Soccer Get Coach Training Drill

Setup

  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 ball per player
  • 10-15 min

Rules & Objectives

  • coach/assistant/parent/player moves around the area with his legs open
  • players dribble towards the coach and try to shoot through his legs
  • players must receive their own pass to earn a point

Variations

  • 2 players/coaches holding on to a pinnie and present a goal through which players have to pass
  • in pairs, players pass through the coach's legs to their partner
  • specify how players must pass (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
  • parents or assistant coaches present additional targets
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • head up
  • weight of pass
  • accuracy
  • change of speed &direction
  • vision
  • close control

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Attacking, Defending, Finishing, Passing

Number of Players: 8+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 5 to 7, 8 to 11

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