Soccer 5v4 Attacking Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 1 goalie
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal. 4 cone goals (2-4yds)
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- the defending team (4 field players) scores by passing through one of the two cone goals to their
- target player (2 points)
- the attacking team (5 players) can score on the goal with goalie (2 points) or by dribbling through
- one of the two cone goals (1 points)
- all restarts due to out of bounds, fouls, goals, are started by the goalies
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variations
- play 4v3, 6v5 etc.
- add neutral player
- minimum of 2-3 touches
- if a team scores it keeps possession and direction of play changes
- adjust size of field and/or cone goals if necessary
Coaching Points
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- combination play
- create space for others
- quick transitions
- quick finish
