Drill category

Football attacking drills

Attacking drills build combinations and runs in the final third: overlaps, third-man runs and attacking overloads.

What to coach

Run to create space
Play forward when it is on
Finish every practice

Filter the attacking drills Football session plans

All 278 football attacking drills

Every drill below has its own page with the full setup, coaching points, progressions and a pitch diagram.

Y-Shape Combination Passing — passing drill, 15 min, Under 5 to Adults
1v1 Gate Attack — dribbling drill, 15 min, Under 5 to Adults
Shooting Stations — shooting drill, 18 min, Under 5 to Adults
Finishing From Cut-Backs — finishing drill, 20 min, Under 8 to Adults
Crossing & Finishing — crossing drill, 20 min, Under 9 to Adults
Transition End Zones — transition drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Four Goal Game — small-sided games drill, 20 min, Under 5 to Adults
Attacking Overloads 3v2 — attacking drill, 20 min, Under 5 to Adults
Counter Attack Waves — transition drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Wall Pass Combinations — passing drill, 15 min, Under 5 to Adults
3v3 Continuous Games — small-sided games drill, 20 min, Under 5 to Adults
Rebound Board Wall Pass Combinations — passing drill, 12 min, Under 5 to Adults
1-to-1 Attacking Duels — dribbling drill, 14 min, Under 5 to Adults
Third Man Run Passing Pattern — passing drill, 15 min, Under 10 to Adults
Back To Goal Receiving — receiving drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
1v1 End Zone Duels — dribbling drill, 15 min, Under 5 to Adults
3v2 Attack To Goal — finishing drill, 20 min, Under 9 to Adults
Overlap & Cross — crossing drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
3v2 Transition Breaks — transition drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Attacking Shape & Width — team shape drill, 22 min, Under 12 to Adults
Attacking Throw In Routines — set pieces drill, 15 min, Under 9 to Adults
Wide 2v1 Overloads — attacking drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Final Third Combination Play — attacking drill, 20 min, Under 11 to Adults
1v1 Channel Duels — dribbling drill, 15 min, Under 6 to Adults
Four Goal Dribble Game — dribbling drill, 16 min, Under 6 to Adults
Wide Take-On To Cross — dribbling drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Y-Pattern Combination — passing drill, 14 min, Under 9 to Adults
Third Man Runs Grid — passing drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Cut-Back Finishing — finishing drill, 16 min, Under 8 to Adults
Poacher's Box — finishing drill, 12 min, Under 7 to Adults
Three Goal Finishing Game — finishing drill, 18 min, Under 8 to Adults
Wide Delivery Practice — crossing drill, 15 min, Under 9 to Adults
Overlap And Cross — crossing drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Early Cross Practice — crossing drill, 14 min, Under 10 to Adults
Aerial Duel Practice — heading drill, 12 min, Under 12 to Adults
End Zone Possession — possession drill, 20 min, Under 9 to Adults
3v2 Attacking Overload — attacking drill, 18 min, Under 8 to Adults
Half-Space Attacking Patterns — attacking drill, 20 min, Under 12 to Adults
Final Third Entries — attacking drill, 20 min, Under 12 to Adults
Attacking Crossing Game — attacking drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Turnover To Two Goals — transition drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Defence To Attack Breakout — transition drill, 20 min, Under 11 to Adults
Shadow Play Shape Work — team shape drill, 18 min, Under 11 to Adults
Throw-In Routines — set pieces drill, 15 min, Under 9 to Adults
4v4 To Mini Goals — small-sided games drill, 18 min, Under 6 to Adults
Wide Channel Game — small-sided games drill, 20 min, Under 9 to Adults
1v1 Arrival Box — dribbling drill, 14 min, Under 8 to Adults
Rebound Box Finishing — finishing drill, 14 min, Under 9 to Adults
Wide Overlap Attack — attacking drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Four Goal Transition Game — transition drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Overload One-v-One Lane — dribbling drill, 16 min, Under 7 to Adults
Underload One-v-One Lane — dribbling drill, 14 min, Under 9 to Adults
Two-Touch One-v-One Lane — dribbling drill, 14 min, Under 7 to Adults
Tempo One-v-One Lane — dribbling drill, 14 min, Under 7 to Adults
Transition One-v-One Lane — dribbling drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Pressure One-v-One Lane — dribbling drill, 14 min, Under 9 to Adults
Continuous One-v-One Lane — dribbling drill, 16 min, Under 7 to Adults
Rotation One-v-One Lane — dribbling drill, 16 min, Under 7 to Adults
Combination One-v-One Lane — dribbling drill, 14 min, Under 7 to Adults
Wide Channel One-v-One Lane — dribbling drill, 14 min, Under 7 to Adults
Counter One-v-One Lane — dribbling drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Finishing One-v-One Lane — dribbling drill, 16 min, Under 7 to Adults
Overload Third Man Box — passing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Underload Third Man Box — passing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Two-Touch Third Man Box — passing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Tempo Third Man Box — passing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Transition Third Man Box — passing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Pressure Third Man Box — passing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Continuous Third Man Box — passing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Rotation Third Man Box — passing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Combination Third Man Box — passing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Wide Channel Third Man Box — passing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Counter Third Man Box — passing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Finishing Third Man Box — passing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Overload Back-to-Goal Receiving — receiving drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Underload Back-to-Goal Receiving — receiving drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Two-Touch Back-to-Goal Receiving — receiving drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Tempo Back-to-Goal Receiving — receiving drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Transition Back-to-Goal Receiving — receiving drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Pressure Back-to-Goal Receiving — receiving drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Continuous Back-to-Goal Receiving — receiving drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Rotation Back-to-Goal Receiving — receiving drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Combination Back-to-Goal Receiving — receiving drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Wide Channel Back-to-Goal Receiving — receiving drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Counter Back-to-Goal Receiving — receiving drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Finishing Back-to-Goal Receiving — receiving drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Overload Two Line Strike — shooting drill, 17 min, Under 5 to Adults
Underload Two Line Strike — shooting drill, 15 min, Under 9 to Adults
Two-Touch Two Line Strike — shooting drill, 15 min, Under 5 to Adults
Tempo Two Line Strike — shooting drill, 15 min, Under 5 to Adults
Transition Two Line Strike — shooting drill, 17 min, Under 9 to Adults
Pressure Two Line Strike — shooting drill, 15 min, Under 9 to Adults
Continuous Two Line Strike — shooting drill, 17 min, Under 5 to Adults
Rotation Two Line Strike — shooting drill, 17 min, Under 5 to Adults
Combination Two Line Strike — shooting drill, 15 min, Under 5 to Adults
Wide Channel Two Line Strike — shooting drill, 15 min, Under 5 to Adults
Counter Two Line Strike — shooting drill, 17 min, Under 9 to Adults
Finishing Two Line Strike — shooting drill, 17 min, Under 5 to Adults
Overload Long Range Zone — shooting drill, 16 min, Under 11 to Adults
Underload Long Range Zone — shooting drill, 14 min, Under 11 to Adults
Two-Touch Long Range Zone — shooting drill, 14 min, Under 11 to Adults
Tempo Long Range Zone — shooting drill, 14 min, Under 11 to Adults
Transition Long Range Zone — shooting drill, 16 min, Under 11 to Adults
Pressure Long Range Zone — shooting drill, 14 min, Under 11 to Adults
Continuous Long Range Zone — shooting drill, 16 min, Under 11 to Adults
Rotation Long Range Zone — shooting drill, 16 min, Under 11 to Adults
Combination Long Range Zone — shooting drill, 14 min, Under 11 to Adults
Wide Channel Long Range Zone — shooting drill, 14 min, Under 11 to Adults
Counter Long Range Zone — shooting drill, 16 min, Under 11 to Adults
Finishing Long Range Zone — shooting drill, 16 min, Under 11 to Adults
Overload Cutback Finish — finishing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Underload Cutback Finish — finishing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Two-Touch Cutback Finish — finishing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Tempo Cutback Finish — finishing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Transition Cutback Finish — finishing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Pressure Cutback Finish — finishing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Continuous Cutback Finish — finishing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Rotation Cutback Finish — finishing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Combination Cutback Finish — finishing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Wide Channel Cutback Finish — finishing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Counter Cutback Finish — finishing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Finishing Cutback Finish — finishing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Overload Near Post Glide — finishing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Underload Near Post Glide — finishing drill, 14 min, Under 9 to Adults
Two-Touch Near Post Glide — finishing drill, 14 min, Under 9 to Adults
Tempo Near Post Glide — finishing drill, 14 min, Under 9 to Adults
Transition Near Post Glide — finishing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Pressure Near Post Glide — finishing drill, 14 min, Under 9 to Adults
Continuous Near Post Glide — finishing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Rotation Near Post Glide — finishing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Combination Near Post Glide — finishing drill, 14 min, Under 9 to Adults
Wide Channel Near Post Glide — finishing drill, 14 min, Under 9 to Adults
Counter Near Post Glide — finishing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Finishing Near Post Glide — finishing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Overload Overlap Delivery — crossing drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Underload Overlap Delivery — crossing drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Two-Touch Overlap Delivery — crossing drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Tempo Overlap Delivery — crossing drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Transition Overlap Delivery — crossing drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Pressure Overlap Delivery — crossing drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Continuous Overlap Delivery — crossing drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Rotation Overlap Delivery — crossing drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Combination Overlap Delivery — crossing drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Wide Channel Overlap Delivery — crossing drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Counter Overlap Delivery — crossing drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Finishing Overlap Delivery — crossing drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Overload Double Wide Crossing — crossing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Underload Double Wide Crossing — crossing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Two-Touch Double Wide Crossing — crossing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Tempo Double Wide Crossing — crossing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Transition Double Wide Crossing — crossing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Pressure Double Wide Crossing — crossing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Continuous Double Wide Crossing — crossing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Rotation Double Wide Crossing — crossing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Combination Double Wide Crossing — crossing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Wide Channel Double Wide Crossing — crossing drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Counter Double Wide Crossing — crossing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Finishing Double Wide Crossing — crossing drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Overload Target Player Possession — possession drill, 20 min, Under 9 to Adults
Underload Target Player Possession — possession drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Two-Touch Target Player Possession — possession drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Tempo Target Player Possession — possession drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Transition Target Player Possession — possession drill, 20 min, Under 9 to Adults
Pressure Target Player Possession — possession drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Continuous Target Player Possession — possession drill, 20 min, Under 9 to Adults
Rotation Target Player Possession — possession drill, 20 min, Under 9 to Adults
Combination Target Player Possession — possession drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Wide Channel Target Player Possession — possession drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Counter Target Player Possession — possession drill, 20 min, Under 9 to Adults
Finishing Target Player Possession — possession drill, 20 min, Under 9 to Adults
Overload Four Goal Game — small-sided games drill, 20 min, Under 5 to Adults
Underload Four Goal Game — small-sided games drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Two-Touch Four Goal Game — small-sided games drill, 18 min, Under 5 to Adults
Tempo Four Goal Game — small-sided games drill, 18 min, Under 5 to Adults
Transition Four Goal Game — small-sided games drill, 20 min, Under 9 to Adults
Pressure Four Goal Game — small-sided games drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Continuous Four Goal Game — small-sided games drill, 20 min, Under 5 to Adults
Rotation Four Goal Game — small-sided games drill, 20 min, Under 5 to Adults
Combination Four Goal Game — small-sided games drill, 18 min, Under 5 to Adults
Wide Channel Four Goal Game — small-sided games drill, 18 min, Under 5 to Adults
Counter Four Goal Game — small-sided games drill, 20 min, Under 9 to Adults
Finishing Four Goal Game — small-sided games drill, 20 min, Under 5 to Adults
Overload End Zone Game — small-sided games drill, 18 min, Under 5 to Adults
Underload End Zone Game — small-sided games drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Two-Touch End Zone Game — small-sided games drill, 16 min, Under 5 to Adults
Tempo End Zone Game — small-sided games drill, 16 min, Under 5 to Adults
Transition End Zone Game — small-sided games drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Pressure End Zone Game — small-sided games drill, 16 min, Under 9 to Adults
Continuous End Zone Game — small-sided games drill, 18 min, Under 5 to Adults
Rotation End Zone Game — small-sided games drill, 18 min, Under 5 to Adults
Combination End Zone Game — small-sided games drill, 16 min, Under 5 to Adults
Wide Channel End Zone Game — small-sided games drill, 16 min, Under 5 to Adults
Counter End Zone Game — small-sided games drill, 18 min, Under 9 to Adults
Finishing End Zone Game — small-sided games drill, 18 min, Under 5 to Adults
Overload Final Third Entry — attacking drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Underload Final Third Entry — attacking drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Two-Touch Final Third Entry — attacking drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Tempo Final Third Entry — attacking drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Transition Final Third Entry — attacking drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Pressure Final Third Entry — attacking drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Continuous Final Third Entry — attacking drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Rotation Final Third Entry — attacking drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Combination Final Third Entry — attacking drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Wide Channel Final Third Entry — attacking drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Counter Final Third Entry — attacking drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Finishing Final Third Entry — attacking drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Overload Two-v-One Wide Attack — attacking drill, 17 min, Under 8 to Adults
Underload Two-v-One Wide Attack — attacking drill, 15 min, Under 9 to Adults
Two-Touch Two-v-One Wide Attack — attacking drill, 15 min, Under 8 to Adults
Tempo Two-v-One Wide Attack — attacking drill, 15 min, Under 8 to Adults
Transition Two-v-One Wide Attack — attacking drill, 17 min, Under 9 to Adults
Pressure Two-v-One Wide Attack — attacking drill, 15 min, Under 9 to Adults
Continuous Two-v-One Wide Attack — attacking drill, 17 min, Under 8 to Adults
Rotation Two-v-One Wide Attack — attacking drill, 17 min, Under 8 to Adults
Combination Two-v-One Wide Attack — attacking drill, 15 min, Under 8 to Adults
Wide Channel Two-v-One Wide Attack — attacking drill, 15 min, Under 8 to Adults
Counter Two-v-One Wide Attack — attacking drill, 17 min, Under 9 to Adults
Finishing Two-v-One Wide Attack — attacking drill, 17 min, Under 8 to Adults
Overload Central Combination Attack — attacking drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Underload Central Combination Attack — attacking drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Two-Touch Central Combination Attack — attacking drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Tempo Central Combination Attack — attacking drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Transition Central Combination Attack — attacking drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Pressure Central Combination Attack — attacking drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Continuous Central Combination Attack — attacking drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Rotation Central Combination Attack — attacking drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Combination Central Combination Attack — attacking drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Wide Channel Central Combination Attack — attacking drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Counter Central Combination Attack — attacking drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Finishing Central Combination Attack — attacking drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Overload Turnover Game — transition drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Underload Turnover Game — transition drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Two-Touch Turnover Game — transition drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Tempo Turnover Game — transition drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Transition Turnover Game — transition drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Pressure Turnover Game — transition drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Continuous Turnover Game — transition drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Rotation Turnover Game — transition drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Combination Turnover Game — transition drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Wide Channel Turnover Game — transition drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Counter Turnover Game — transition drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Finishing Turnover Game — transition drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Overload Wave Attack Transition — transition drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Underload Wave Attack Transition — transition drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Two-Touch Wave Attack Transition — transition drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Tempo Wave Attack Transition — transition drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Transition Wave Attack Transition — transition drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Pressure Wave Attack Transition — transition drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Continuous Wave Attack Transition — transition drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Rotation Wave Attack Transition — transition drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Combination Wave Attack Transition — transition drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Wide Channel Wave Attack Transition — transition drill, 20 min, Under 10 to Adults
Counter Wave Attack Transition — transition drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Finishing Wave Attack Transition — transition drill, 22 min, Under 10 to Adults
Overload Corner Routine Rehearsal — set pieces drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Underload Corner Routine Rehearsal — set pieces drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Two-Touch Corner Routine Rehearsal — set pieces drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Tempo Corner Routine Rehearsal — set pieces drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Transition Corner Routine Rehearsal — set pieces drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Pressure Corner Routine Rehearsal — set pieces drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Continuous Corner Routine Rehearsal — set pieces drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Rotation Corner Routine Rehearsal — set pieces drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Combination Corner Routine Rehearsal — set pieces drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Wide Channel Corner Routine Rehearsal — set pieces drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Counter Corner Routine Rehearsal — set pieces drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Finishing Corner Routine Rehearsal — set pieces drill, 18 min, Under 10 to Adults
Overload Free Kick Zone Practice — set pieces drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Underload Free Kick Zone Practice — set pieces drill, 14 min, Under 10 to Adults
Two-Touch Free Kick Zone Practice — set pieces drill, 14 min, Under 10 to Adults
Tempo Free Kick Zone Practice — set pieces drill, 14 min, Under 10 to Adults
Transition Free Kick Zone Practice — set pieces drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Pressure Free Kick Zone Practice — set pieces drill, 14 min, Under 10 to Adults
Continuous Free Kick Zone Practice — set pieces drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Rotation Free Kick Zone Practice — set pieces drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Combination Free Kick Zone Practice — set pieces drill, 14 min, Under 10 to Adults
Wide Channel Free Kick Zone Practice — set pieces drill, 14 min, Under 10 to Adults
Counter Free Kick Zone Practice — set pieces drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults
Finishing Free Kick Zone Practice — set pieces drill, 16 min, Under 10 to Adults

Drills by age group

Attacking drill questions coaches ask

How many football attacking drills are there on Football Coach Hub?

There are 278 football attacking drills in the library, each with a setup, coaching points, common mistakes, a progression and a regression so you can run it with mixed abilities.

What equipment do I need for attacking drills?

Most drills need only a ball per player, cones and bibs. You can filter the drill library by the kit you actually have, including mini goals, full goals, poles, ladders and rebound boards.

How long should a attacking practice last?

Ten to fifteen minutes on one technical practice is usually enough before players need a change of picture. Follow it with the same theme inside a small-sided game.