Soccer 5v5 Dribbling Zones Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 2 goalies
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- if a player dribbles into zone in front of the goal and scores he is awarded 2 points otherwise 1 point
Variations
- each team selects two players that have to dribble into zone in order to score (goals by those players are awarded 2 points)
- no defenders allowed in zone in front of goal until ball is dribbled in
- defenders cannot follow attacker with the ball into zone (attacker goes with goalie)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- quick finish
