Team Tactics Dribbling in the Attacking Third

Setup

• This drill requires the attacking third of the field with a full size goal.
• Split the team into 6 attackers, 6 defenders, a goalkeeper and a server.
• The server will start around midfield with a supply of balls.
• Defenders are instructed to play tight man-to-man defense.

 

Instructions

1. Attackers move to get free from their defender in order to receive a pass from the server.
2. As the attacker receives the ball, they must immediately face his defender before dribbling.
3. Their decision at this point should be
1. take a shot if an opportunity exists.
2. pass to a player in more advantageous spot.
3. dribble to beat the defender.

Variations

• Remove restrictions on the defenders.

Coaching Points

• Tight defense will create a risk in going forward, but a risk that must be taken in order to score.
• Players work together to create space.

Decisions

• Players should dribble in the offensive third when a shot or pass is not available.
• Beat the defender and get to the space behind
• There is no support