Soccer Possession Game # 3 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- red team starts with the ball and three blue players (defenders) go over to their area to try to win the ball
- red team plays one or two touch keep-away
- if a defender wins the ball, he has to pass it back over to his area on his first or second touch
- three red players then go into the blue team's area to do the same
Variations
- vary number of defenders
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- quick passing
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position - open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
Difficulty: Intermediate
Emphasis: Passing, Possession
Number of Players: 10+
Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 8 to 11
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