Soccer Stuck in the Mud Training Drill
Setup
- grid (15yds x 20yds)
- good supply of cones
- 1 ball per player (except for the tagger)
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- game of tag with 2 taggers
- all players dribble a ball except for the taggers
- taggers carry a pinnie with which they apply a tag
- if a player is tagged, he picks up his ball and opens his legs
- teammates can unfreeze a tagged player by making a pass through their legs
- taggers win if they tag all players within 2-4 minutes
- switch pair of taggers
Variations
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- vary number of taggers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- close control
- head up
- attack the open space
- change of speed &direction
- agility and balance
- accurate passes
