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

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