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
All 278 football attacking drills
Every drill below has its own page with the full set-up, step-by-step instructions, coaching points and progressions.
- 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
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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.
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