Soccer 4v2 Finishing Game Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 1 goalie
- end zone (10-20yds deep)
- good supply of cones
- 1 goal
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- the attacking team can score by shooting from outside the endzone (no-go zone)
- the defending team tries to prevent the other team from scoring
- if the ball goes out of bounce or a goal is scored one player from the attacking players feeds in a
- new ball from the opposite side of the goal
- switch roles after 4-8 minutes
Variations
- play 3v2, 4v3, 5v3, 5v2 etc.
- the defending team must try to pass to a target player outside the grid once they have possession
- shots on goal can only be taken first touch
- attackers must connect three passes before they can score
- limit number of touches for the attackers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: quality of preparation touch
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: vision and anticipation
- Attacking: placement versus power
- Attacking: positioning to gain an
- Attacking: quick finish
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: intercept pass (deny turn, deny penetration)
- Defending: tracking - recovery runs
- Defending: changing role of pressure and cover
- Defending: delay and channel
