Soccer Attack Two Goals Training Drill

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Setup

• 2 teams
• play 4v4, 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, 8v8 etc.
• 2 goalies
• cones to mark off area
• 2 goals
• good supply of balls
• pinnies
• 15-25 min

Rules & Objectives

• the attacking team can score on both goals
• the defending team scores by connecting 5-7 passes
• the defending team can pass to the goalkeepers making it a numbers up situation
• switch roles after 5-8 minutes

Variations

• limit number of touches
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

• Attacking: unbalancing the defense
• Attacking: create space for others
• Attacking: attack space behind defense
• Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
• Attacking: vision and anticipation
• Attacking: placement versus power
• Attacking: positioning to gain an advantage
• Defending: positioning to provide cover and balance
• Defending: intercepting pass
• Defending: defending vital space (compactness-concentration)
• Defending: defending space behind
• Defending: tracking players
• Defending: angle, distance and timing of support
• Defending: decision making
• Defending: verbal and visual communication