Soccer Scrimmage Adjustments Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- teams play 3v3, 4v4, 5v5 etc
- 2 goalies
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 4 mini goals
- pinnies
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- players' names are randomly selected from a hat for each team
- for each goal scored each player in the team is awarded a point
- each game lasts 4-5 minutes
- next round players' names are randomly selected from a hat for each team again
- player with the most points after three (four) rounds wins
- if the ball is out of bounce it is dribbled back in
Variations
- minimum of (two) three touches
- play with large goal and goalies
- play with cone goals instead of mini goals
- play with 2 balls simultaneously
- multiple 1v1s (players can only defend a designated player and cannot tackle another attacker)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- quick adjustment to new teammates
- play as a unit
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- verbal and visual communication
- quick decision making
- awareness
