Soccer Pair Scrimmage Training Drill
Setup
- 6 pairs
- cones to mark off area
- 4 cone goals 4-6yds wide
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 15-30 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks two cone goals
- each team consists of 2 pairs and play 4v4 (2 pairs waiting on the side line)
- teams score by dribbling through opponents cone goal
- after 5 minutes pairs are reshuffled and again play 4v4
- play multiple rounds
- each pair earns 3 points for a win and 1 point for a tie
- pair with best record wins
Variations
- three touch minimum for players
- teams score by passing through either cone goal of the opponent
- play with reg. goals and goalies
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
