Soccer Collective Attack Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 teams
  • 2 goalies
  • grid (35yds x 45yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • 2 goals
  • pinnies
  • 15-20 min

Rules & Objectives

  • each team defends and attacks a goal with goalie
  • every player on the team in possession must have touched the ball at least once during that
  • posession for that team to be allowed to score

Variations

  • play 5v5
  • each team defends and attacks a goal with goalie
  • every player on the team in possession must have touched the ball at least once during that
  • posession for that team to be allowed to score

Coaching Points

  • angle, distance and timing of support
  • vision
  • body position - open to field
  • decision making
  • verbal and visual communication
  • speed of play

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Attacking, Passing, Possession

Number of Players: 6+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 8 to 11

Format: 5v5

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