Soccer Unit Shift # 2 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
- teams can only score if all attacking players have moved out of their own half
Variations
- if a goal is scored and the defending team doesn't have all of their players in their half of the field the goal counts double
- if ball goes out of bounce goalkeeper restarts play
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- attack open space
- protect the ball
- quick counterattacking
- communication
- fast transition
- shift as a unit
- movement on and off the ball
