Soccer Zone Keep Away # 4 Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 teams
  • grid (20yds x 35yds)
  • middle zone 5 yards deep
  • cones to mark off area
  • pinnies
  • 15-20 min

Rules & Objectives

  • teams play 3v1 keep away in each zone
  • blue team has one player in each of those areas and two players ateach end who stand outside the
  • playing area
  • all players must all stay in their own area
  • red players must connect 3 passes before they can pass the ball across the middle zone to a red
  • player on the other side
  • blue players on each side try to intercept the ball or force the red team into making an error
  • teams switch roles after 4-5 minutes or if defenders intercept a total of 7 passes

Variations

  • play 4v2, 3v2 etc.
  • attackers must make a lofted pass to teammates in opposite zone
  • limit number of touches
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • angle, distance and timing of support
  • vision
  • decision making
  • verbal and visual communication

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