Drills that focus on the cognitive side of the game: staying focused, communicating with team-mates and deciding fast under pressure. They combine with technical and tactical work so the improvement is real.
4 drills
2 drills
Waves of three attackers against two defenders from the halfway line towards a goal with a keeper. The player on the ball must decide between dribbling, passing to the support or to the runner depending on the defenders' reaction.
3v2 counter-attack on a half pitch with a defender recovering from behind. The attackers must finish quickly before the recovering defender evens up the duel.
With drills that offer two or more real options (pass, dribble, shoot) and a defender who forces a choice, such as 3v2 attacking overloads or rondos with a zone switch.