Soccer 2v2 Finishing Activity Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- attackers vs. defenders
- 1 goalie
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- players from both teams around the grid as shown
- on coach's command a wall player from the attacking team plays the ball in to his teammates who attempt to score a goal
- switch roles only if the defending team clears the ball outside the grid
- if the shot is on target or a goal is scored the attacking team continues to attack
Variations
- play 3v3 inside the grid
- players on the outside must make a lofted pass to their teammates
- allow the attacking players to combine with their teammates on the outside
- allow the passer to enter grid to create a 3v2 situation
- allow the attacking player on the outside to enter the grid by dribbling to make it a 3v2 situation
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: accurate passes
- Attacking: quick finish
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: placement versus power
- Attacking: supporting angle and distance to ball
- Attacking: unbalancing the defense
- Attacking: create space for others
- Attacking: attack space behind defense
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: intercept pass
- Defending: deny turn
- Defending: deny penetration
- Defending: changing role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
