Soccer Opposite Poles Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 teams
  • grid (20yds x 30yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 ball per player
  • pinnies

Rules & Objectives

  • if a player comes within a yard of a player from the other team they must perform a move and accelerate into space for 5 yards away from the opposing player with control of their ball

Variations

  • specify which move players must perform
  • if a player comes within a yard of a player from the other team they must perform a move and accelerate and
  • dribble around one of the outer cones
  • if a player comes within a yard of a player from his own team they swap balls and accelerate into space for 5 yards
  • play with only one team where players can perform sequence with any player on the grid
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

  • agility and balance
  • contact surface of foot
  • change of direction and speed
  • deception
  • protect the ball
  • vision
  • close control

Difficulty:

Emphasis: Dribbling

Number of Players:

Age Group:

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