Soccer Coordination Exercise Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 teams
  • 2 goalies
  • cones to mark off area
  • 2 goals
  • good supply of balls
  • pinnies
  • 5-15 min

Rules & Objectives

  • regular scrimmage
  • on coach's command all players perform following tasks while they are scrimmaging:
  • all players hold their elbows with their hands
  • all players can touch the ball only with their weak foot
  • all players put their hands on their head
  • all players put their hands on their hips
  • all players put their hands on their shoulders
  • all players put their hands on their stomach
  • all players clasp their hands
  • all players clasp their hands behind their back

Variations

  • limit number of touches
  • everybody has to do the task except for the player with the ball
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • body mechanics and control of body
  • body position and balance
  • quick adjustment

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