Soccer 7v5 Wall Players Training Drill

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Setup

• 2 groups
• 7v5
• 1 goalie
• grid (40yds x 50yds)
• cones to mark off area
• 1 goal. 2 cone goals
• pinnies
• 20-30 min

Rules & Objectives

• one team (4 players plus goalie) defends goal with goalie and other team (5 field players plus 2 wall players) defends cone goals
• attacking team has two wall players on the side line who can dribble the ball onto the field and
• support their team until they lose possession or take a shot on goal (then they must go back to the side line)
• defending team can score by dribbling through cone goals
• switch roles after 8-10 minutes

Variations

• play 6v4 , 8v6 etc.
• wall players are neutral
• minimum of 2-3 touches for attackers
• vary position of wall players (next to goal with goalie or next to cone goals)
• if one wall player dribbles onto the field the other wall player is allowed to enter it as well until
• team loses possession or takes a shot on goal
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

• Attacking: weight of pass
• Attacking: accuracy
• Attacking: first touch
• Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
• Attacking: vision
• Attacking: decision making
• Attacking: verbal and visual communication
• Attacking: quick transitions
• Attacking: switch point of attack
• Attacking: set up defender
• Attacking: change of speed &direction
• Attacking: protect the ball
• Attacking: close control
• Defending: angle and speed of approach
• Defending: control and restraint
• Defending: delay and channel
• Defending: angle and distance of cover
• Defending: intercept pass
• Defending: change role of pressure and cover
• Defending: visual and verbal communication