attacking, passing, finishing · U12+
The attacking team tries to play the ball into the pocket — the space between the defensive line and the midfield. The receiver in the pocket turns and plays forward or shoots. The defending team tries to keep the lines compact and prevent passes into the pocket.
Playing into the pocket requires recognizing the right moment and an accurate pass. The receiver turns quickly and plays forward. Exploiting half-spaces and pockets in attack.
Did you find the pocket — was there space? When to play into the pocket: the timing of pass and movement? How can the defense close the pockets?
Penetrating the Pocket is a football drill on TacticsBoard. Category: attacking, passing, finishing. Age group: U12+. Browse more football drills or create your own for free.