Soccer Attacking Play w Neutrals Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 2 goalies
- middle zone 10-15 yards deep
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- teams must pass to a neutral wall player before they can score
- the wall players can only participate from the outside the middle zone
Variations
- allow neutral player to work from inside the middle zone only
- limit number of touches for neutral wall players
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- angle, distance and timing of support
- body position - open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- quick finish
- support position lateral to ball
- switch point of attack
- spread out the attack
