Soccer Wing Goals # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- 2 cone goals on each side of middle line (4-7yds)
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- players have to dribble through a cone goal on either side before they can score if possession is won in their own half
Variations
- players must take a minimum of 3 touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: switch point of attack- quick transitions
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Attacking: create space for others
- Attacking: attack space behind defense
- Defending: positioning to provide cover and balance
- Defending: intercept passes
- Defending: squeeze toward center
- Defending: track players
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
