Soccer Unit Shift # 1 Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 teams (5v5)
  • 2 goalies
  • grid (40yds x 50yds)
  • mark off 3 zones
  • cones to mark off area
  • 2 goals
  • pinnies
  • 10-20 min

Rules & Objectives

  • each team defends and attacks a goal with goalie
  • teams can only score if all attacking players have moved out of defending third

Variations

  • 2 touch restriction in defending and attacking third
  • if ball goes out of bounce goalkeeper restarts play
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • quick ball movement
  • shift as a unit
  • quick finish
  • lead passes into space
  • vision
  • constant movement
  • angles of support to receive ball

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