Soccer Target Passing w Defenders #2 Training Drill
Setup
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- balls placed on flat cones present targets
- attackers attempt to knock off balls
- attackers can enter grid only by dribbling across attacking line
- defenders attempt to knock attacker's ball outside the grid
- attacker retrieve ball
- how many balls get knocked off within 2 min.
- switch roles often
Variations
- change geometric shape of grid
- use tall cones as targets
- vary number of targets
- vary number of defenders
Coaching Points
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- accuracy
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
