Soccer Scrimmage w End Zones Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 2 goalies
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- players must dribble into end zone before they can score
- players cannot be challenged by a defender inside the end zone
Variations
- players can be challenged inside the end zone
- players inside the end zone must finish off their first touch
- players must beat the goalkeeper by dribbling around him
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- quick finish
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
