Soccer Attacking Game With Restriction Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 1 goalie
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal
- pinnies
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- the defending team plays with one player less on the field than the attacking team
- defending team defends the goal with goalie
- attacking team defends the goal line opposite to the goal with goalie
- attackers have maximum of 2-3 touches in defending half and unlimited touches in the attacking half
- defending team scores by dribbling across the attacker's goal line
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variations
- defending team scores by keeping possession for more than 7 seconds
- defending team scores by passing to a target player behind the attacker's end line
- if an attacker beats a defender with a move his team is awarded 1 point
- if an attacker beats the goalie with a move he is awarded 2 points
- 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: close control
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Attacking: quality of preparation touch
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: vision and anticipation
- Attacking: placement versus power
- 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
