Soccer Ball King Training Drill
Setup
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls
- 5-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- half the group starts with a ball; the other half without a ball
- all players with a ball avoid losing possession of the ball
- if a player steals a ball, the player losing possession then must go to another player to try to get the ball back (he cannot take it from the player who stole it from him)
- play for 2-3 minutes each round
- players to end the game in possession of a ball are a awarded a point
Variations
- add or lessen the pressure by varying the number of players to the game
- 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
- soft touch
