Unit Shift # 2
Exercising soccer attacking drills manufactures success in a game whenever it counts the most. Frequent reps in practice delivers the magic on the field
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams (5v5)
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- mark off 3 zones
- 2 reg. goals with goalkeepers
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends and attacks a goal
- teams can only score if all attacking players have moved out of their own half
Variation:
- if a goal is scored and the defending team doesn’t have all of their players in their half of the field the goal counts double
- if ball goes out of bounce goalkeeper restarts play
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- attack open space
- protect the ball
- quick counterattacking
- communication
- fast transition
- shift as a unit
- movement on and off the ball
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