Soccer Knock Off Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- balls placed on cones as shown
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- each player is assigned a number from 1-5
- each team defends one target ball
- coach calls out a number that refers to one player from each team
- objective is to knock the opponents ball off the opposition's cone with the ball
Variations
- players can score on both targets
- add another target for each team
- play 2v2, 3v3 etc.
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- get defender off balance
- quick decision making
- vision
- accurate passes
