Soccer drill for predatory attackers

A good attacker is always on the lookout for easy goals so they must be a predator around the goal area looking for rebounds off the goalkeeper, connecting with crosses and pouncing on any loose balls that come their way. This soccer training drill is a great way to  coach this.

You need to use an area 40 x 30 yards with two goals. In the example I’ve used five outfield players and two goalkeepers.

Run the soccer drill

• The starting player passes into the forward and makes a supporting run.
• The forward sets the starting player up for a shot at goal. The forward must react and look for any rebounds.
• Immediately after this ball has been played, the forward receives a 2nd pass from the coach and switches the play out to the crosser.
• The forward makes a run towards the opposite goal and attempts to score from the cross.

Rotate the soccer players

• The starting player becomes the forward.
• The forward becomes the crosser.
• The crosser joins the back of the line and waits to become the starting player.

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