Soccer Group Tag Training Drill
Setup
- 2 groups
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- one player from each team carries a ball trying tag a player from the other team
- once a player is tagged the tagger passes (throws, volleys etc.) the ball to a teammate who then becomes the tagger
- team that has all players apply a tag first wins
Variations
- specify how players must run (backwards, sideways, hop on one leg etc.)
- adjust size of grid depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- deception
- setting up defender
- change of speed &direction
- close control
- vision
