Soccer Neutral Wing Players Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- each team has two neutral players on the side line
- neutrals on the side line help the team that has possession
- neutrals cannot be challenged unless they dribble into the grid
- neutrals must return to their side line after a shot on goal or if the team in possession loses the ball
Variations
- maximum of three (two) touches for neutrals
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
- supporting angle and distance to ball
- support position behind ball
- support position in advance of the ball
- support position lateral to ball
- combination play (1-2, double pass, overlap, take over)
