Soccer Building From the Back Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 2 goalies
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 15-30 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- defenders cannot be challenged in defending third
- defenders have maximum of 3 touches in defending third
- middle third cannot be bypassed
- if rule is broken automatic free kick for the other team
Variations
- maximum of 2 touches in attacking third
- players must dribble the ball from the middle third into the attacking third
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Attacking: weight of pass
- Attacking: accuracy- first touch
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality in front of goal
- Attacking: placement versus power in front of goal
- 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
