Soccer 5v2 Finishing Practice Training Drill
Setup
- 2 groups
- play 3v2 inside the grid plus two attackers on the flanks
- 1 goalie
- good supply of cones
- 1 goal
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- the server passes to the two defenders who keep possession until the three attackers win the ball
- next the attackers must play wide (wingers) then forward before they can score
Variations
- add a defender
- limit number of touches
- attackers can only score off a cross by a winger
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: quality of preparation touch
- Attacking: quick finish
- Attacking: unbalancing the defense
- Attacking: create space for others
- Attacking: attack space behind defense
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: vision and anticipation
- Attacking: placement versus power
- Attacking: positioning to gain an advantage
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: intercept pass (deny turn, deny penetration)
- Defending: tracking (recovery runs etc.)
- Defending: changing role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
