1v1 Attacking Zone
The Soccer Attacking Drill will focus on all aspects of the game such as passing, moving, and finishing.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8-16
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 20-30 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- 2 goals with goalies
- 2 endzones 8-12yds deep
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends and attacks a goal with goalie
- play 4v4 in the middle zone
- one defender and one attacker in each endzone
- all players must stay in their zone
- players inside the middle zone attempt to pass to their striker who plays 1v1 versus a defender from
- the opposing team inside the attacking zone
- switch forward/defender
Variation:
- player who makes the pass to striker can move into attacking zone to create 2v1 situation
- play always starts in middle zone
- forward has to finish on first/second touch
- play 5v5, 6v6, 7v7 in the middle zone etc.
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- disguise
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
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