20 min
12-18 players
Tactical

Quick attacks by unbalancing the defense (Seniors)

By disrupting the defense and creating opportunities for quick counterattacks, this drill trains your players in rapid attacks and exploiting the disorganization of the opposing defense.

Description

Mark out a field of 70m x 45m. Position 2 goals using cones in the middle of the 2 widths. Form 3 teams of 6 players. Place 2 teams on the field. The players of the 3rd team play as support around the field. Place 2 goalkeepers.

If a team scores in a goal, it retains possession and must then att...

Quick attacks by unbalancing the defense

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