Soccer Numbers Game Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2x mini goals
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- cones to mark off area
- 2x mini goals
- pinnies
Variations
- the team that last conceded a goal gets to have one more player on the grid than the opponent to make it a 2v1 situation
- one teammate of the player that wins the ball distributed by the coach enters the grid to make it a 2v1 situation
- call out more than just one number to create a 2v2, 3v3s, 4v4s etc.
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- vision
- change of speed &direction
- close control
- communication
- set up defender
