Soccer Unit Shift # 1 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams (5v5)
- 2 goalies
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- mark off 3 zones
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks a goal with goalie
- teams can only score if all attacking players have moved out of defending third
Variations
- 2 touch restriction in defending and attacking third
- if ball goes out of bounce goalkeeper restarts play
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- quick ball movement
- shift as a unit
- quick finish
- lead passes into space
- vision
- constant movement
- angles of support to receive ball
