Soccer Pinnie Tag # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player (except for taggers)
- pinnies
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- all dribblers with a pinnie tucked into their shorts
- players dribble inside the grid trying to avoid getting their pinnie pulled out by taggers
- when players get their pinnie pulled out they become a tagger as well
- last player still with a pinnie tucked in wins
Variations
- when players get their pinnie pulled out switch roles with the tagger(vary number of taggers)
- taggers must dribble a ball like everyone else
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
