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SOCCER ATTACKING DRILLS AND PRACTICES TO IMPROVE SOCCER ATTACKING SKILLS

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Soccer Attacking Drills

Attacking in soccer is all about creativity, speed, and precision to break through defenses and score goals. This page offers drills to enhance players' ability to build attacks, make decisive runs, and finish with confidence.

3v3 in the 18 - Attacking and Shooting Drill

3v3 in the 18 - Attacking and Shooting Drill

This soccer drill is perfect for working on attacking in the final third of the field, quick combination play near the goal, and shooting around the 18 yard line.


Age: 9+ Field: 18x44
Players: 12+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: Hard Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.83 / 5 Views: 80,876
Published: 8/21/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Defending the Dribble

1v1 Defending the Dribble

This 1v1 soccer defending drill will isolate the defender to focus on the first defender and defending the dribble. Modify this drill to focus on the first attacker taking on the defender.


Age: 9+ Field: 20X20
Players: 8+ Focus: DEFENDING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.81 / 5 Views: 261,596
Published: 8/30/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
Shooting on the Turn

Shooting on the Turn

This soccer shooting exercise will focus on shooting on the turn. Players will need to turn quickly towards the goal to get a shot on goal.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 5+ Focus: SHOOTING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.81 / 5 Views: 108,384
Published: 3/7/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
2v2 Dribbling to Beat the Defender

2v2 Dribbling to Beat the Defender

The 2v2 Dribbling to Beat the Defender soccer dribbling drill helps players recognize when to dribble, pass, or get off a shot once they beat the first defender.


Age: 9+ Field: 10X30
Players: 8+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.81 / 5 Views: 173,315
Published: 3/22/2009 Author: Chris Johnson
Combination Crossing Drill

Combination Crossing Drill

This combination crossing and finishing drill will focus on crosses within the 18 and is designed to help players become comfortable on crosses inside the 18.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 10+ Focus: CROSSING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.8 / 5 Views: 292,075
Published: 3/6/2012 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Defending the Dribble with Teammate

1v1 Defending the Dribble with Teammate

The purpose of this drill is to isolate the defender to focus on the first defender and defending the dribble while working with a teammate. This teaches young soccer players to work together with your teammate to shut down the attacker.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 8+ Focus: DEFENDING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.8 / 5 Views: 225,113
Published: 9/6/2011 Author: Chris Johnson
3v1 - Attacking the Goal

3v1 - Attacking the Goal

This attacking soccer drill focus on the attacking movement and composure in front of the goal. Players will become comfortable in front of the goal and will be able to recognize situational play.


Age: 9+ Field: 25x40
Players: 8+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.79 / 5 Views: 92,380
Published: 12/8/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
3v1 Rotating Defenders

3v1 Rotating Defenders

This 3v1 game will focus on keeping possession in a tight space. Work on passing, decision making, movement on and off the ball as well as improve communication.


Age: 9+ Field: 10X10
Players: 6+ Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.78 / 5 Views: 424,350
Published: 7/18/2012 Author: Chris Johnson
4v2 and 3v1 Rondo; Finding Target Players

4v2 and 3v1 Rondo; Finding Target Players

This 4v2 and 3v1 rondo soccer drill focuses on playing the target players from the attacking third of the field.


Age: 12+ Field: 25X25
Players: 8+ Focus: POSSESSION
Difficulty: Hard Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 3.78 / 5 Views: 107,877
Published: 12/29/2005 Author: Chris Johnson
Small-Sided Shooting and Finishing Game

Small-Sided Shooting and Finishing Game

This small-sided shooting and finishing game is a great shooting drill that focuses on shooting and finishing.


Age: 9+ Field: 40X40
Players: 12+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.75 / 5 Views: 164,933
Published: 5/3/2009 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Three Grid Gauntlet Attacking Drill

1v1 Three Grid Gauntlet Attacking Drill

The 1v1 three grid attacking drill focuses on dribbling to beat multiple defenders.


Age: 9+ Field: 10X40
Players: 6+ Focus: 1V1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 3.75 / 5 Views: 28,911
Published: 2/13/2021 Author: Chris Johnson
Three Goal Shooting Drill

Three Goal Shooting Drill

This soccer shooting fitness exercise is a great finishing drill for getting rapid shots on multiple goals and is also great for fitness.


Age: 9+ Field: HALF FIELD
Players: 6+ Focus: SHOOTING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.74 / 5 Views: 113,334
Published: 2/21/2011 Author: Chris Johnson

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