Drill Library
Attacking

Phase of Play — Final Third Entry

7 attackers vs 5 defenders

Theme

Attacking

Duration

20 min

Players (min–rec–max)

11–11–11

Equipment

balls, cones, pinnies

Set-up

7 attackers vs 5 defenders. Ball starts with the attacking midfield. Objective is to create and finish a chance within 12 seconds. Reset after each attempt. Coach sets the scenario from outside the grid.

Coaching points

  • Ben Carlson — you are the brain here: receive, turn, play forward; don't hold it
  • Wide forwards: stay wide until the moment to cut inside — create the space before you use it
  • If the first option is blocked, recycle quickly — don't force it

Progressions

  • Reduce to 10-second time limit for the chance
  • Add a pressing defender who activates from behind the attacking group when the ball is played forward