Author Information
Author Name:
Brad D’Arco
Author School:
Berkshire School
Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Even Strength
Field Position:
Offense, Defense, Midfield
Drill Style:
Game
Time Needed:
10 min
Field Location:
Midfield
Skill Level:
Basic
Objective
To work on allowing teams to change the point of attack with pressure.
Description of Drill-Execution
Start by creating a small field about 30 yards long. Divide players into 2 teams, one Gk in each cage. Teams are lined up on either side of the field. Begin with a 3v3 going for a 50:50 ball. Once a team gains possession they can score on either goal cage. The teams can change which goal they are using on the fly.
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- Maintaining Possession
- Communication – where to force the attacker with the ball
- Clearing space offensively
- Defensive Positioning
- Denying cuts and passes defensively
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
You can move the cages so that they are back to back or add more goal cages.