Soccer Scrimmage w Channel Players Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 60yds)
- 2 channels
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- one neutral player in each channel
- 3 points for goals that come off a cross from one of the channel players
- one defender can come into channel after channel player's first (second) touch
Variations
- players in the middle area have a maximum of three touches
- ball must go through both channels for a goal to count
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- shift us a unit
- pressure the ball
- quick decision making
- switch point of attack
- vision
- close control
- verbal and visual communication
- accuracy
- weight of pass
