Soccer Group Attack Training Drill
Setup
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player (except for defender)
- pinnies
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- one defender inside the middle zone
- dribblers start with the ball at one end line
- players try to dribble through middle zone to other end line and back across twilight zone without losing
- possession to the defender
- player whose ball goes out of bounds or is lost to a defender leaves game and practices juggling until the end of game
- last player with a ball becomes the defender for next round
Variations
- vary number of defenders
- adjust size of grid if necessary depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- head up
- attack open space
- see ball with bottom of your eyes
- use both feet
- get defender off balance (deception)
- take on defender
