Mini Match Monday
This is a supplemental program to give players a few extra hours of touches during summer season. Allows for players to express themselves freely in a small sided setting during the summer months when most teams are not training or playing.
Dates: Summer Monday Nights – 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21
Duration: 1 hour
LOCATION: Berkeley/Toms River Location TBD
4v4 Small Sided Groups
5:30 – 6:30 pm (2018 – 2017)
5:30 – 6:30 pm (2016 – 2015)
6:45 – 7:45 pm (2014 – 2012)
ADVANTAGES OF SMALL SIDED OPEN PLAY
- More touches than on a regular sized field
- Constant movement off the ball
- First touch (lots of touches in tight spaces)
- Faster paced game = Faster thinking needed
- Lots of 1v1 and 2v1 situations
- Positive competitive environment
- Great fitness
- EVERYONE works both sides (All players attack and all defend)