Soccer 5v5 Through Pass Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (35yds x 45yds)
- 5yds deep endzone
- cones to mark off area
- 6 cone goals (2-4yds)
- pinnies
- 20-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends three mini goals
- players can score by passing through any cone goal with a teammate receiving the ball inside the end zone
- players may not be waiting behind the goals
- defenders cannot follow attackers into endzone
Variations
- direction of play changes after each goal
- players can wait behind the goals
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- vision
- attack open space
- time your run
- communication
- good supporting angle
- movement on and off the ball
