5v6 attacking the goal
Five attackers take on a back four, a holding midfielder and a keeper. Attackers combine and take players on to finish; if the defending side wins it, they score by dribbling through one of two gates.
- Ages
- U13 and up
- Players
- 5 attackers v keeper + 5
- Area
- 54×40 yd
- Time
- 20 min
One example
Switch play to the winger.
Coaching points
- Finish whenever you see the goal: low and early.
- One defender in front? Take them on.
- Blocked? Combine: a wall pass makes a 2v1 around the defender.
- Connect with a teammate who can shoot when you can't.
Equipment: 1 full-size goal, 4 cones for two 8-yard gates, balls, bibs
Based on Massachusetts Youth Soccer — 13+ Scoring Goals (1): 5v6 to goal and two dribbling gates, in our own words.