Soccer Pinnie Tag Training Drill

Setup

  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 ball per player
  • pinnies
  • 5-10 min

Rules & Objectives

  • taggers carry a pinnie with their hands with which they must try to tag other players
  • if hit, player picks up pinnie and is “it”

Variations

  • specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
  • taggers are allowed to throw the pinnie
  • only taggers without a ball
  • regular game of tag without balls
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

  • deception
  • set up defender
  • change of speed &direction
  • vision
  • acceleration
  • close control
  • soft touch

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