Attacking Drills – Cone Knock Down 12
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DESCRIPTION
• each team defends a goal with 3-5 tall cones in front of it as shown
• teams score by shooting and knocking down one of the cones
• each cone knocked down is awarded 1 point
VARIATION
• if a cone is knocked down it must stay down
• teams can knock down cones in front of both goals
• adjust size of field and number of tall cones if necessary
COACHING POINTS
• accurate passes
• quick decision making
• good angle of support
• movement on and off the ball
• aggressive and positive mentality
• vision and anticipation
• placement versus power
• positioning to gain an advantage
Attacking Drills – 4vs4 Sweeper Keeper Counters
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DESCRIPTION
• defending team defends the large goal with goalie
• attacking team defends 2 cone goals with sweeper keeper (keeper covers both goals)
• sweeper keeper must stay in his zone but can be used as a negative target (two touch max.) for support
VARIATION
• no players allowed in end zone except for sweeper keeper
• if ball goes out of bounce corner kicks are to be taken from goal line with large goal
• if the defending team scores it switches roles with the attacking team
• play 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, 8v8 etc.
• adjust size of field if necessary
COACHING POINTS
• change of speed & direction
• vision
• quick finish
• quick transitions
• switch point of attack
