Inside Out Attack

Objective

• -Drive from central space to finish
• -Change direction to unbalance defenders
• -Shoot from a dribble

Setup

1. 1Set up a central starting cone and two angled attacking lanes leading to a mini goal.
2. 2Place a defender or passive cone obstacle in the middle if needed.
3. 3Players start in a line with balls at the central cone.

How to play

1. 1The attacker dribbles into the middle and then moves inside or outside the obstacle.
2. 2At the coach's cue, the attacker changes direction and attacks the mini goal.
3. 3Finish with a shot after the change of pace.
4. 4Return to the back of the line and repeat from the other side.
5. 5Keep the pattern simple so the quality stays high.

Progressions

• +Switch To Score: two switches before scoring
• +Five Second Counter-Press: three seconds to win it back
• +Target Zone Bonus: only goals started from a pocket count
• +Add a competitive scoreline for the last round

Regressions

• -Switch To Score: switch earns a bonus point rather than being compulsory
• -Five Second Counter-Press: eight seconds and fewer opponents
• -Target Zone Bonus: widen the pocket zones
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Switch To Score — A goal only counts after the ball has been switched from one side of the pitch to the other.
• -Five Second Counter-Press — On losing the ball the team has five seconds to win it back before dropping into shape.
• -Target Zone Bonus — Extra points for playing into marked pockets between the lines before finishing.
• -Overload Rotation — One team plays with an extra player for two minutes then the overload rotates.
• -Restart Realism — All restarts are played as in a match — throw-ins, goal kicks and corners rather than a coach ball.
• -Two-Goal Decision — Each team attacks two small goals, so defenders must decide which threat to cover.
• -Limited Touch Build-Up — Maximum three touches in your own half, unlimited once you pass the halfway line.
• -Flip the practice to the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Tiny touches all the way
• -Predictable movement
• -Rushing the finish off balance