Soccer Corridor Game Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- dribblers attempt to get from side to side without getting hit by the passers ball
- 1 or 2 dribblers go simultaneously across the grid to the other side
- next dribbler(s) repeat sequence
- passers focus on making accurate passes to their partner on the opposite side (passers don't try hit dribbler's ball!)
Variations
- passers aim for the dribbler's ball (one point for each hit - switch roles and compare score to determine winner)
- specify how players must pass/receive (left or right foot, inside or outside foot, high or low etc.)
- specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- vary number of dribblers/passer
- limit number of touches for passers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- accuracy
- weight of pass
- head up
- protect ball
- close control
- contact surface of foot
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
