Soccer Creating Numbers Up Situations Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 2v2 in each half
- 2 goalies
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- players must stay in their half
- a defender must dribble the ball across the halfway line and can temporarily join the attack (when
- the attack takes a shot or loses the ball the defender must return)
- all restarts due to out of bounds, fouls, goals, are started by the goalies
Variations
- play 3v3, 2v3 or 3v2 in each half
- two (three) touches maximum for players in attacking half
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- quick finish
- decision making
