Soccer Balancing Act Training Drill
Setup
- mini goal. 2 cone goals (10-12yds)
- good supply of balls
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- defending player holds a ball in his hands
- defending player can only move sideways on goal line
- the ball is passed to the attacker who must dribble past the defender and finish with a shot on the
- mini goal on his first touch once he is past the defender
- players switch roles if the defending player touches the attacker's ball with the ball in his hands (he cannot throw it)
Variations
- first pass must be lofted
- defender can move towards attacker once he receives the pass
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- accuracy
- first touch into space
- get defender off balance
- decison making
