Soccer Attackers Possession Training Drill

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Setup

• cones to mark off area
• 2 mini goals
• two thirds of the group with a ball
• pinnies
• 10-15 min

Rules & Objectives

• all attacking players have a ball and attempt to keep possession
• defenders attempt to take the ball away from the attacker(red) and score on the mini goal
• the attacker whose ball was taken away now becomes a defender also and tries to steal another attacker's ball
• last attacker with a ball wins
• players switch roles

Variations

• play with only one mini goal
• attacker without a ball helps trying to keep the ball away from the defenders until the last ball ends up in the mini goal
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

• awareness
• set up defender
• change of speed &direction
• protect the ball
• vision
• close control
• quick decision makin