Soccer Numbers Up Scrimmage Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 2 goalies
- 2 grids as shown
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 10-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- teams play 4v4 on the larger grid and 1v1 on the smaller grid
- if a player dribbles across opponent's end line in the 1v1 he is allowed to join his team on the larger grid (5v4)
Variations
- player must stop his ball dead on opponent's end line on smaller grid
- if a player dribbles across end line in the 1v1 he switches with a teammate from the larger grid
- limit number of touches for team with more players on the field
- team with more players must connect 4 passes before they can score
Coaching Points
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
