Searching for depth against two defenders

Goal:

Creating space

Soccer Tactics

Equipment

Markers
3 cones
2 vests
1 mini-goal
Balls

Preparation

Playing Area: 30x30 meters / 33x33 yds
Players: 6
Duration: 16 minutes
Series: 2 of 8 minutes each

Searching for depth against two defenders

Summary

Exercise to train players in unmarking movements to evade opposing marking

Secondary Objectives

Support, Depth, Passing, Shooting, Intercepting, Pass, Losing your marker, Finishing, Positioning, Intercepting, Improvisation, Mobility, Depth, Verticalization, Countermovement (checking in)

Organization

Use an area of 30×30 meters/33×33 yards. On one side, in the center, place a starting marker where player A will stand with a ball. Opposite to the starting marker, on the other side, place a mini goal. In the center of the square, between the starting marker and the mini goal, place three cones in a row 10 meters/11 yards apart. Place one attacker on each cone (B, C, D in the picture). Place two defenders between the cones and the goal (red players in the picture).

Description

At the start signal, one of the three attackers between B, C, or D makes a long-short countermovement to unmark and meet teammate A
A passes the ball to the attacker who has approached, and from there a 4 v 2 situation begins with the attacking team's aim of scoring in the mini goal while avoiding pressure from the two defenders
To score, the three attackers must seek depth behind the defenders
Halfway through the series, replace the players on the field with other players waiting off the field

Rules

The three cones represent the offside line

Variations

Use a regulatory goal with a goalkeeper

Coaching Points

Check that the countermovement is performed correctly
Focus on the concepts of offensive marking: timing of the attack (attack on goal) and space to be gained for the goal
Observe the players' movements (unmarking and movement without the ball for attacking in depth)

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