Soccer Hunter Pair Tag Training Drill
Setup
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- players dribble inside playing area
- on coach's command two players (hunters) knock their balls out and stay connected by holding hands
- hunters now attempts to knock out balls within 30 seconds
- hunter with the most points wins
Variations
- hunters score a point by tagging a player
- hunters score a point by putting their foot on top of a ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- change of speed &direction
- close control
- protect ball
- vision
- deception
- set up defender
