Soccer Partner Tag Training Drill
Setup
- 2 groups
- in pairs
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- pinnies
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- players dribble inside playing area
- on coach's command one team tries to tag their designated partner from the other team as many times as
- possible within 30 sec.
- switch roles
- player with the most tags after multiple rounds wins
Variations
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- start game without balls as a warm up
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
