Mark a line of cones around 30 yards from the goal, parallel with the dead ball line
3 attacking players spread out along the coned line, one with a ball
2 defenders start around 15 – 20 yards from the goal
Goalkeeper starts in goal
Defending drill execution:
The objective of the 3 attacking players is to score a goal
The objective of the 2 defenders and goalkeeper is to not concede a shot on their goal
Attacking players play openly and try to score a goal in any way they can within normal rules
Coaching tips:
When the drill starts encourage the defenders to engage with the attackers quickly and as far away from the goal as possible
When the attacking players are in shooting range, one of the defenders should close the ball to prevent a shot
The second defender should be in a position to cover the 1st defender if their attacker goes past them but also close enough to close down the spare attacker who’s in the most dangerous position (leaving the attacker in the least dangerous position free)
Encourage good body position of covering defender in order to see the ‘full picture’
Encourage the goalkeeper to be vocal, giving useful information to help organize the defenders in front of them
