Soccer 2v2 Attacking (Counter Goals) Training Drill
Setup
- 1 goalie
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal
- good supply of balls
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- defenders pass the ball from their goal line to the attackers who come on the field through their cone goals
- attackers (blue) score on goal with goalie
- defenders score by dribbling through cone goals
- play is continuous until ball goes out of bounce or goal is scored
- attackers become defenders next round
Variations
- attackers only become defenders if they can't score
- add a third attacker 3v2
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: supporting angle and distance to ball
- Attacking: create space for others
- Attacking: attack space behind defense
- Attacking: quality of preparation touch
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: vision and anticipation
- Attacking: placement versus power
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: change role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
