There are three ways to attack in this drill, shooting from long range, wingers crossing and attackers positioning as crosses come over.
Coaching Objectives
This is about creating a potent attacking force that gets players to think about where they are attacking and how that attack would look. You need a goalkeeper, an attacker, a defender, 2 midfielders, and 2 wide players.
ATTACKING TIPS
- Dribble using the leg furthest away from the defender and try to use the outside of the foot
- Try to take the defender into areas that are more attacking to take the initiative
- Use feints and skills to create space and give time on the ball
- Finish on goal as soon as possible
- Movement is key to keeping the defender at bay
- Be ready for quick transition if the ball is lost
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 7 Players
- 1 Goals
- 1 Bibs
- Half Pitch y
What the Players Do
The drill begins with a long shot from outside the penalty area, then the ball is played to a wide player who links up on the wing for a cross into the box and then a third cross to the far post for…