Attack From Wide

Players: 3+ | Difficulty: 2|

Description:  Players dribble in from a wide position to either cross or shoot.

Application: Both defensive and offensive confidence from the wide position.

Instructions

1. Player A passes the ball out to the wide Player B and steps up to defend.

2. Player B takes Player A on in a 1v1 to either side.

3. Player B either tries to take a shot on goal, or play a pass/cross into the mini goal.

Rules

• B retrieves the ball after their 1v1.

Setup

• One come out wide near the sideline.

• One cone at the top corner of the 18yd box.

• Players line up behind Player A and Player B.

• Balls with Player A.

• Goalie optional

Rotation

• A - B

Coaching Points

• Let players experiment in their 1v1s.

• Make sure defenders stay goal side.

• Defenders are on their toes, ready to shift their bodies.

• Emphasize faking one option, then trying to do the other.

• How accurate are the players shots/crosses while on the move?
  

For Youth Coaching:

• Shorten the distance if needed.