Soccer Handball # 3 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- players pass by throwing
- players cannot take more than two steps with the ball
- possession changes if the ball is dropped, the other team intercepts the pass, a player takes more than two steps or a goal is scored
- players may not wrestle the ball from an opponent
- goal is scored by throwing it into opponent's goal
Variations
- goal can be only scored by volleying or heading it into the goal (self pass is allowed)
- players can only catch and throw the ball with one hand
- play with goalies
- 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
- accuracy
