Soccer Attacking – Defending (Corners) Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 1 goalie
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- 2 corner zones as shown
- center cone goal (4-5yds)
- 1 goal
- pinnies
- 20-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- defending team scores by dribbling into a corner zone or through center cone goal with control
- attacking team scores on the goal with goalie
- 1 point for dribbling into square
- 3 points for dribbling through cone goal
- all restarts due to out of bounds, fouls, goals, are started by the keeper
- switch roles after 4-8 minutes
Variations
- play 6v5, 5v4 etc.
- limit number of touches
- if defenders score they switch roles with the attackers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: close control
- 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
