4v3 Attack vs. Defense

Setup

1. Set up a 30 X 30 grid with one side playing to goal. 
2. Coach assigns 3 defenders who wear an alternate jersey. 
3. The attackers begin with the ball. 
4. Place a keeper in goal.

Instructions

1. Instruct the players to exploit their numerical advantage and finish with a shot on goal.
2. Attackers should move the ball looking for the open player and holes in the defense.
3. Defenders should attempt to break-down the attack and to gain experience in how to cover a man-down situation. 
4. Defensive players should complete a pass to the coach to end the attack.
5. The coach should then give the ball back to the attackers to build the attack again.

Variations

• Increase the number of attackers (or decrease the number of defenders) if scoring chances are infrequent.
• Increase the number of defenders (or decrease the number of attackers) if scoring chances are too frequent

Coaching Points

Offensive:

• Quickly switch the point of attack to off-balance the defense.
• Play quick both physically (1 and 2 touch) and mentally (think ahead).
• Make sure the players are attacking at the appropriate times

Defensive:

• Contain the play and keep the ball in front of the defense.
• Early pressure and do not allow space behind the defenders.

Equipment Required

• Disc Cones
• Scrimmage Pennies/Vests
• Soccer Practice or Training Balls
• Full Size Goal

Drill Target Ages

• U9, U-9, Under 9, 9 and Under
• U10, U-10, Under 10, 10 and Under
• U11, U-11, Under 11, 11 and Under
• U12, U-12, Under 12, 12 and Under
• U13, U-13, Under 13, 13 and Under
• U14, U-14, Under 14, 14 and Under
• U15, U-15, Under 15, 15 and Under
• U16, U-16, Under 16, 16 and Under
• U17 and Older

Soccer Drill Focus

• Soccer Dribbling Drills
• Soccer Passing Drills
• Soccer Receiving & Turning Drills
• Soccer Crossing/Finishing Drills
• Soccer Defending Drills
• Soccer Attacking Drills
• Soccer Shooting Drills
• Soccer Goalkeeping Drills

Soccer Drill Titled: 4v3 Attack vs. Defense
Tagged: 4v3 Attack vs Defense
Published by: Chris Johnson
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