The Benefits of Staying Compact Defensively

By Lawrence Fine, Author of the FineSoccer Coaching Bible.

Welcome to the FineSoccer Drills Newsletter. Today’s featured activity works on staying compact defensively.

This is a 5 v 3 game to goal with a keeper in the goal. The 3 are defending the goal. The 5 attacking players start at midfield with a ball

The attacking team gets a point by scoring a goal OR any time the defending Continue reading →

Defensive Transition and Shape

Posted on March 19, 2012 by mikesaif

Welcome to the FineSoccer Drills Newsletter. Today’s featured activity works on defensive transition and shape.

Start with two attacking players at midfield with a ball. Two defending players are out by the sidelines and a keeper is in goal

The attacking players pass the ball back and forth. Continue reading →