Soccer Grid Possession Game # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- large grid (18 x 24yds) & small grid (6 x 6yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team passes two balls around the entire grid
- teams have to make sure that both balls don't end up in the same grid
- players must stay in their designated grid
- team to keep it going the longest without making an error wins
Variations
- each player has three seconds to play the ball
- add a third ball for each team
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position - open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- good first touch takes ball away from pressure
