Soccer 4v3 w 5 Cone Goals Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 4 attackers versus 3 defenders
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 5 cone goals (3-5yds)
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- 4 attackers defend three cone goals and 3 defenders two cone goals
- switch roles every 5 minutes
Variations
- play 3v2, 6v5 etc.
- teams score by dribbling through cone goals
- minimum of 3 touches for attackers
Coaching Points
- Attacking: support teammates from good angle
- Attacking: quick transitions
- Attacking: switch point of attack
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: create space for others
- Attacking: attack space behind defense
- Defending: position to provide cover and balance
- Defending: intercept pass
- Defending: squeeze toward center
- Defending: defending space behind
- Defending: track players
