Written by Dave Clarke
Fast Attacking Runs
Runs into the penalty area can disrupt defences and create space for teams to score. Get your players bursting into the box to create lots of goalscoring chances.
Coaching Objectives
Runs into the penalty area to support the player with the ball involve speed, changes of direction and bursts of energy.
For this drill you need an area 25 x 20 yards, with a goal at one end and two five yard channels at the other end. You need 7 players and a server, balls, bibs, cones and a goal.
Drill Setup
- 7 Players
- 1 Goals
- 2 Bibs
- 25 x 20 y
Technique Tips
- Central attackers: Open body to receive, play quick one-touch passes, and disguise final ball.
- Channel attackers: Time runs perfectly to avoid offside; explode forward at full speed.
- Finishers: Keep head over the ball, finish low and early—don't overhit the shot.
- Communication between players is key—early calls and visual signals help the final ball succeed.
What the Players Do
Play 4 attackers against 2 defenders and a goalkeeper. Set up with two attackers against two defenders in the main area, the other two attackers are in the second channel. The two attackers in the…Win The Ball and Attack 1v1
Win the the ball and spring into attack, creating a 1v1 against the goalkeeper
Coaching Objectives
Winning the ball to break out and go 1v1 against the goalkeeper. Possession team keeping hold of the ball to prevent this. Good passing, receiving, pressing and beating the keeper.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 9 Players
- 1 Goals
- 4 Bibs
- 30 x 20 y
What the Players Do
Four defenders keep the ball from one defender in the 10x10 yard box at one end. The defender must press to win the ball and if the defender wins the ball he/she breaks out from the box to receive a…Shooting Box – 18 Yard Box Finishing
This session is structured to allow players multiple opportunity to practice their combination play and finishing within the 18-yard box.
Coaching Objectives
This activity will work on players ability to apply their creativity and attacking skills within the 18-yard box. With smaller players numbers it allows players repeated opportunities for shots on goals and to express themselves.
Attacking principles can be applied throughout at the coach’s discretion, however there will be plenty of chances for one v one attacking situations, as well finishing opportunities.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- Min 12 Players
- 2 Goals
- 2 Sets of Bibs
- 18 y
What the Players Do
Players are split into two teams with a minimum of 6 players per team, plus a goalkeeper each. Using the 18-yard box as the playing area, three outfield players from each team will play each…Continue Reading For Free
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