Soccer Attackers vs. Defenders # 5 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 1 goalie
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal. 2x mini goals
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- defending team defends goal with goalie and two mini goals and attacking team defends end line opposite to the goals
- defending team can score by dribbling across end line
- switch roles after 6-8 minutes
Variations
- add a neutral player
- limit number of touches
- defenders switch roles with the attackers if they dribble across the end line
- defenders score by passing to a target player on attacker's end line
- attacker can score on the large goal off a header/volley
- attacking team plays with one or two more players than the defending team (6v4, 5v4 etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- support teammates from good angle
- quick transitions
- spread out
- quick finish
- switch point of attack
- vision
- quick decision making
- communication
