Soccer Defend End Line Vol.2 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams (4v4)
- grid (20yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks one end line
- team score by stopping the ball dead on opponent's end line
Variations
- 2v2, 3v3, 5v5
- teams must connect 3 passes before they can score by stopping the dead on the opponent's end line
- multiple 1v1s (players can only defend a designated player and cannot tackle another attacker)
- minimum of (two) three touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- change of speed &direction often
- take on defender
- attack open space
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
