Soccer 5v5 Triangular Goals Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 4 cone goals
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- teams score by dribbling through one of the four corner cone goals
- players cannot score on the same goal twice in a row
- if the ball goes out of bounce it is dribbled back in
Variations
- each team defends and attacks two designated goals
- multiple 1v1s (players can only defend a designated player and cannot tackle another attacker)
- 2 points for stopping the ball dead inside a corner cone goal
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- change of direction and speed
- close control
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
