Soccer Numbers Game # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2x mini goals
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- coach calls out a number and an equal number of players come on the field to play with the ball distributed by the coach
- game continues until goal is scored or ball goes out of bounds
Variations
- one teammate of the player that wins the ball distributed by the coach enters the grid to make it a 2v1 situation
- coach has the team that last conceded a goal play with numbers up (4v3, 3v2, 2v1 etc.)
Coaching Points
- good supporting angle
- quick finish
- quick transitions
- communication
- vision
- change of speed &direction
- close control
