Soccer Pass-Striker Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- play 4v4 inside the grid
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- 2 end zones 3-5 yards deep
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team has a target player in an end zone and a last defender from the other team behind the end zone
- if the ball is passed to the target player he attempts to dribble outside of the end zone to receive a point for his team
- the defending player can enter the zone and try to win the ball after the first touch has been made
Variations
- play 3v3, 5v5 etc.
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- explosiveness
- look for open space
- importance of first touch to control and prepare ball
- communication
- vision
- accurate passes to feet
- quick turn by player in end zone
- don't let striker turn with the ball
