Soccer Multi Ball Game Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- play 7v7 with two balls and have extra balls in the back of each goal
- 2 goalies
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- 2 balls
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- play 7v7 with two balls and have extra balls in the back of each goal
Variations
- play 8v8, 9v9
- play with three balls and take away one ball at a time until you play with only one ball
- play without goalies and 2 mini goals on each goal line
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- awareness
- quick transition
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
