Four on Top

Setup:

Make four lines of players at midfield with about 10 yards between each line. The attacker on the far left will be player #1. The player next to their right will be #2, the next player #3, and the attacker on the far right will be #4.

This drill needs good communication between all players and helps them learn to attack from the side.

Execution:

1. Player #2 will begin with the ball.
2. They will pass the ball in front of player #1.
3. Then #2 will run in behind #1 and run to the corner.
4. Player #1 will take the pass and then pass the ball in front of #2 to the corner.
5. Once the first pass goes to player #1, players #3 and #4 will run to the goal. They will cross so that #4 runs near post while #3 runs far post.
6. Player #2 will cross the ball from the corner to players #3 and #4.
7. After completing the drill each player will move to the next line so #1 will go to #2, #2 to #3, and so on.
8. The next player in each line will step up and do the same drill.

Coaching Tips:

• It teaches them to attack as a unit. It also gives them practice attacking the goal, passing, crossing the ball, and redirecting crosses onto the goal.