Soccer Pinnie Tag Training Drill
Setup
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- pinnies
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- taggers carry a pinnie with their hands with which they must try to tag other players
- if hit, player picks up pinnie and is “it”
Variations
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- taggers are allowed to throw the pinnie
- only taggers without a ball
- regular game of tag without balls
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- vision
- acceleration
- close control
- soft touch
