Soccer Opposite Poles # 2 Training Drill

Setup

  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 ball per player
  • 5-10 min

Rules & Objectives

  • two taggers (coaches or players) move around the grid
  • players get awarded a point by the coach if they dribble towards the tagger and perform a specific move without being tagged
  • play multiple rounds and have players beat their score from the previous round
  • players must accelerate into space after their move

Variations

Coaching Points

  • body mechanics
  • agility and balance
  • contact surface of foot
  • set up defender
  • change of speed &direction
  • protect the ball
  • vision
  • close control

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