Soccer Dodge Ball Training Drill
Setup
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- dribblers dribble inside playing area
- taggers freeze others by throwing and hitting their ball
- player whose ball is hit, picks it up and waits until a teammate unfreezes him by passing the ball through his legs
- switch taggers every 2-4 minutes
- taggers carry ball
Variations
- vary number of taggers
- player whose ball is hit becomes a tagger as well
- player whose ball is hit switches role with the tagger
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- accuracy
- weight of pass
- quick decision making
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
