Soccer Ball Chase Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- attacking players (red) try to dribble their ball into defending player (blue) ball
- when a defender's ball is hit the first time, he picks up his ball and avoids the attacker's ball with the ball in his hands
- if a defender is hit the second time, he must leave the grid and practices juggling until the end of the round
- switch roles after 3-6 minutes
- team to eliminate most players within time frame wins
Variations
- attacking players try to dribble their ball into defending player ball to be awarded a point for their team (defenders stay on the grid and keep dribbling their ball; switch roles after 3-6 minutes and compare scores to determine the winner)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- no shooting/passing allowed
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
