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Attacking

The attacking soccer drills in this section aim to help you coach your players to make the most of the opportunities that come their way during a game. We look at ways to create chances for your attackers, small-sided games that will sharpen their reactions in front of goal, and tips on how to coach your attackers to be goal-machines.

Age Group
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17+
Activity Type
Drill
Small-sided games
Warm Up
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A changing picture

A changing picture

Players have to adapt to different situations in-game. This quick-paced activity will give them options to consider.
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What are attacking overloads?

What are attacking overloads?

How and when do they occur? How can you make the most of them? And how do you coach them?
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Practice 1: Cash in on overloads

Practice 1: Cash in on overloads

A session which encourages teams to make the most of having an extra player and create chances. Use this session as a standalone activity...
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Practice 2: Cash in on overloads

Practice 2: Cash in on overloads

A session which encourages teams to make the most of having an extra player and create chances. Use this session as a standalone activity...
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Practice 3: Cash in on overloads

Practice 3: Cash in on overloads

A session which encourages teams to make the most of having an extra player and create chances. Use this session as a standalone activity...
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Practice 1: Master the dribble

Practice 1: Master the dribble

A three-part session to develop players’ ability to beat their opponents in 1v1 situations.
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Practice 2: Master the dribble

Practice 2: Master the dribble

A three-part session to develop players’ ability to beat their opponents in 1v1 situations.
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Practice 1: Learning to counter

Practice 1: Learning to counter

A session with an emphasis on playing the ball forward and making forward runs. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it ...

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Practice 2: Learning to counter

Practice 2: Learning to counter

This session provides players with overload situations that will give them opportunities for them to practice their finishing. Use this ...
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Practice 3: Learning to counter

Practice 3: Learning to counter

A session with an emphasis on playing the ball forward and making forward runs. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it ...
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Explosive squares

Explosive squares

Encourages movement off the ball and teaches players the basics of passing and receiving
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Practice 3: Wide-player threat

Practice 3: Wide-player threat

Three-part session working on patterns of play to bring wingers into scoring positions.
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Practice 2: Wide-player threat

Practice 2: Wide-player threat

Three-part session working on patterns of play to bring wingers into scoring positions.
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Practice 1: Wide-player threat

Practice 1: Wide-player threat

Three-part session working on patterns of play to bring wingers into scoring positions.
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Practice 1: Overloads for goals

Practice 1: Overloads for goals

This session provides players with overload situations that will give them opportunities for them to practice their finishing. Use this ...
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Practice 2: Overloads for goals

Practice 2: Overloads for goals

This session provides players with overload situations that will give them opportunities for them to practice their finishing. Use this ...

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    Small-sided game: Overloads for goals

    Small-sided game: Overloads for goals

    This session provides players with overload situations that will give them opportunities for them to practice their finishing. Use this ...
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    Score to gain a player

    Score to gain a player

    Teams start with one player, but a goal releases another. The more players, the greater the chance of scoring again.
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    Game: Through the thirds

    Game: Through the thirds

    This session develops players’ awareness and movement to build through defence and midfield.
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    Identifying goalscoring opportunities

    Identifying goalscoring opportunities

    An activity that encourages your players to move the ball quickly to create goalscoring chances they have identified.
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    Practice 1: Hitting on the break

    Practice 1: Hitting on the break

    Develop your team’s speed of play and awareness in this progressive three-part session.
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    Practice 2: Hitting on the break

    Practice 2: Hitting on the break

    Develop your team’s speed of play and awareness in this progressive three-part session.
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    Small-Sided Game: Hitting on the break

    Small-Sided Game: Hitting on the break

    Develop your team’s speed of play and awareness in this progressive three-part session.
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    Warm up: Pressing and covering

    Warm up: Pressing and covering

    This three-part session develops players’ awareness of pressing and covering as a unit.

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