Attacking from the Back

This drill focuses on building an attack from the back starting with the keeper’s distribution. When done on a full field this drill demands a great deal of fitness when done at top speed in a continuous fashion.

Soccer Drill contributed by: Chris Johnson

Drill Info:
This is for ages U14, U16, U17 and up.  Run this soccer drill with at least 12 players but no more than 18. This soccer drill should last approximately 25 minutes  on a full field. Make sure you have the following equipment: cones, goals, .

Setup:
Place a goalkeeper in each of the two goals with a large supply of balls each. Split the team into two groups with approximately 6 players in each line. These groups line up on the corner of the field on diagonally opposite corners of the field. Two additional players are in the center of the field (center circle).

Instructions:
The goalkeepers begin the drill by simultaneously distributing the ball to the first player in each line. This player should be making a advancing run while receiving the ball from the keeper. Each player controls the ball from the keeper and passes to the feet of the feeder player in the center of the field. The center player will then control the pass, turn and dribble towards the goal and shoots outside the 18-yard line. The shooter then goes to the end of the line and the passer becomes the center circle player.

Variations:
* Add a defender to create a 1v1 situation with the shooter.
* Have the passer overlap the wing creating a 2v1 situation.


Coaching Points:
* Focus on proper passing, trapping and shooting.
* Getting out the back quick and under control. Try to counter quickly to simulate a numbers up situation


Focus:
Technical Dribbling, Technical Passing, Technical Shooting, Technical Goalkeeping, Tactical Role of Goalkeeper, Physical Fitness, Physical Goalkeeper, Physical Stamina, Physical Quickness/Speed