Soccer Finishing Game # 3 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 1 goalie
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal
- pinnies
- 20-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- the attacking team with 5 players attacks the goal with goalkeeper
- the defending team with 4 players attempts to pass to the target
- passes cannot be above head level
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variations
- play 5v3, 6v5, 6v4 etc.
- the attacking team must connect 4 passes before they can score
- the defending team switches roles with attacking team if they complete a pass to the target
- limit number of touches for attacking team
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: unbalancing the defense
- Attacking: create space for others
- Attacking: attack space behind defense
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Defending: positioning to provide cover and balance
- Defending: intercepting pass
- Defending: defending vital space (squeeze toward center)
- Defending: defending space behind
- Defending: tracking players
