Soccer Hunter Ball Training Drill
Setup
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player (except for hunters)
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- on coach's command hunters try to get possession of the ball first and then pick it up with their hands
- player who loses his ball to a hunter becomes a hunter himself
- last player to dribble a ball wins
- switch hunters
Variations
- vary number of hunters depending on skill level
- player who loses his ball must dribble around the grid before he can rejoin the game (hunters win if all players are off the grid)
- if ball is lost player switches role with hunter (no tag backs)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
