Soccer 5v5 Man to Man Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- each player is assigned a player from the opposing team
- players can only defend their assigned player
- teams score by making 5 consecutive passes
Variations
- limited number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position - open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
