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Dual Directional Goal Attack

Enhance finishing skills with dual-sided pressure.

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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • * Cones (or markers) for a 60x40 yard playing area and halfway line
  • * 1 central goal
  • * Footballs
Setup
  1. Area: 60x40 yard area marked with cones, including a halfway line.
  2. Goals: One central goal positioned on the halfway line, defended from both sides.
  3. Team Red: 5 red outfield players (3 attackers and 2 defenders) start in their own half.
  4. Team Blue: 5 blue outfield players (3 attackers and 2 defenders) start in their own half.
  5. Team Red GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned at the central goal on the halfway line, defending both sides of the goal.
  6. Equipment: Cones marking the 60x40 yard playing area and halfway line, with extra footballs placed around the perimeter for quick restarts.
Instructions
  1. Each team attacks from their designated side aiming to score in the central goal.
  2. Defenders winning possession must pass to their attackers on the opposing side.
  3. If the goalkeeper saves, they roll the ball to the defending team on that side.
  4. Play continues rapidly, maintaining pressure and opportunities for attacking teams.
Coaching Points
  • Ensure clear communication among teammates.
  • Use good angles and distances for support.
  • Maintain a quality first touch.
  • Keep your head up to observe options.
  • Deliver precise passes with correct timing and disguise.
  • Receive with the furthest foot to face forward.
  • Adapt skills and techniques based on defender positioning.
  • Stay open to provide two passing options.
  • Create space and movement for receiving passes.
  • Use diamond and triangle formations for effective positioning.
  • Be mindful of defender locations while attacking.
  • Select effective passes leading to a quick finish.
  • Employ correct techniques for receiving advantages.
  • Understand when and how to support ball holders.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the playing area to increase pressure.
2. Add an additional defender to each team.
3. Limit the number of touches for attackers.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the playing area to provide more space.
2. Reduce the number of defenders on each team.
3. Allow attackers unlimited touches.
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