Soccer Drills & Football Training

Organisation

Diagram 1. Set-Up Arrangement

Set-Up

• Using a half field mark out a half way line and 2 channels on the sides of the pitch (Approx. 7yrds wide).
• Split the teams into 6vs6 (5 outfield players and a goalkeeper) and 4 feeders who will play in the outside channels.

Instructions

• 2 teams compete to try and score in the soccer goals by using the flank players which create a numbers up situation in the width sections of the pitch.
• 3vs2 play in each half of the field (3 defenders, 2 attackers).
• Players have to stay in their sections of the field (To begin with, refer to progression 1).
• The feeders in the channels play for both teams on attack.
• Flank players combine (overlap, 1/2) to create goal scoring opportunities.
• Offside rule should be applied and monitored by the coaching staff.

Scoring

• Score in the regular goals normal to start.
• Progressions for scoring can be as follows: 1 point for regular cross goal, 2 points for a volley goal, 3 points for a headed goal, 4 points for scissor or overhead kick (Advanced players only).