Basic Drill of the Week: Depth Square

No matter the level you coach, you have had to battle the issue of depth with your attacking team. Below is a simple fundamental drill that you will find useful called, the depth square.

Needs:
- 4 cones (possibly more if you want to build lanes)
- 1 ball per group

Set-up:
- The square grid should be 25m x 25m.
- Up to 6 attackers on the outside of one edge.

Action:
- First player, with ball in hand, starts by making a pass, at depth, to support.
- Support works to get the ball through all 6 set of hands before breaking the line of the square.
- Once at the other edge players move around the cone and realign in an attacking line.
- Repeat passing on remaining 3 sides of the square.

Key Factors:
- Realignment at depth
- Fast hands
- Travel off the ball: looking over your shoulder, communicating
- Running straight (don't chew up supporting attackers space)

Build-up:
- Add extra cones at square's edge to create running 'lanes' to ensure straight running.
- Put defenders in the middle and allow group to attack into the grid.
- Race by starting multiple grids at the same time.