Soccer 5v4 Two Adjacent Goals Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 2 goalies
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- defending team (4 players) scores by keeping possession for 7-10 seconds
- attacking team (5 players) can score on both goals with goalies
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variations
- minimum of 2-3 touches (for attackers)
- play 5v5, 6v4, 7v6, 8v6 etc.
- attackers can only score off headers / volleys
- defenders switch roles with attackers if they score
- defenders score by dribbling across attacker's end line
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: quick transitions
- Attacking: quick finish
- Attacking: supporting angle and distance to ball
- Attacking: create space for others
- Attacking: attack space behind defense
- Attacking: quality of preparation touch
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: vision and anticipation
- Attacking: placement versus power
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: change role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
