Soccer Unit Shift # 5 Training Drill
Setup
- 3 teams
- play 4v4 with target players in each end zone and wall players along side line
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- 2 end zones 3-5 yards deep
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- teams score by passing into end zone to a target player who must connect to another player of the team that had possession
- all players must be in one half
- players cannot enter the other half until the ball does (dribble or pass)
- if defending team wins possession they score in that half before crossing over
Variations
- play 3v3, 5v5 etc.
- attacking team must enter other half with a pass
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- explosiveness
- vision
- get defender off balance
- lead passes
- quick transitions
- focus
- communication
Difficulty: Intermediate
Emphasis: Passing, Possession
Number of Players: 6+
Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 5 to 7, 8 to 11
Format: 4v4
