Soccer Handball # 1 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks one end zone
- players pass by throwing
- teams score by passing the ball to a teammate who makes a run the opponent's end zone (he cannot wait inside the end zone)
- players cannot take more than two steps with the ball
- possessions switches when the ball is dropped, a pass intercepted, a player takes too many steps or goal is scored
- players may not wrestle the ball from an opponent
Variations
- set time limit for player with the ball to get rid of it (i.e. 3 seconds)
- players by volleying / drop kicking
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position — open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- accuracy
