Why 4v4?
I often use 4v4's as a warm up activity, they are ideal to get players a touch of the ball and get them up to match speed.
The dutch are widely acclaimed for introducing 4v4's, as a way to continue "street football" in academies and elite centres. A year-long study was performed by Rick Fenoglio of Manchester Metropolitan University in England at the Manchester United Academy. The subject of this study was the benefits of 4v4 games versus 8v8 games in terms of measurable data.
When comparing 4v4 to the 8v8 game he came up with the following findings.
– 135% - more passes
– 260% - more attempts on goal
– 225% - more 1 on 1 encounters
– 280% - more ‘tricks’ attempted
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