Soccer SSG Tournament Training Drill

Setup

  • 4 teams
  • play 2v2 or 3v3
  • cones to mark off area
  • 4 mini goals
  • pinnies
  • 15-25 min

Rules & Objectives

  • play tournament
  • each team plays each other twice
  • each team defends and attacks one mini goal
  • no throw-ins, corner kicks or offside
  • when ball is out of bounce the ball is dribbled back in

Variations

  • teams can score from inside the attacking half only
  • teams can also score by dribbling across opponent's goal line
  • minimum of two (three) touches
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

  • verbal and visual communication
  • change of direction and speed
  • setting up defender
  • vision
  • decision making
  • quikc finish
  • quick transition

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