Soccer Control High Pass # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- 1 goalie
- good supply of cones
- 1 goal
- good supply of balls
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- the server makes a lofted pass to the goalie who catches it and throw/punts the ball to the other server who makes a throw-in to the first player in line who dribbles through the cone goal and finishes on goal
Variations
- add a defender at the cone goal who can only defend the goal line (he can only move sideways)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: seal off defender
- Attacking: quality of preparation touch
- Attacking: contact surface
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: placement versus power
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: timing and decision to tackle
- Defending: control and restraint
