Soccer Hunter # 1Training Drill
Setup
- 2 groups
- 2 grids
- each player is assigned a number from 1-6
- 1 ball per player
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- each player with a ball
- each player is assigned a number from 1-6
- 2 gridsone team holds the designated taggers
- when coach calls out a number, the player with that number leaves his ball behind, runs into the other grid and
- attempts to tag a player of the opposing team
- once a player is tagged, the tagger retunrs to his grid
- repeat sequence
- switch roles
- the team that has all its players tag a player from the other grid the fastest wins
Variations
- set a time limit for the tagger to tag another player (i.e. 15 sec.)
- the tagger must dribble his ball into the other grid and attempts to tag another player with control of the ball
- the tagger must tag two players before he can return to his grid
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- attack open space
- agility and balance
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- vision
