Soccer Change of Games Training Drill

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Setup

• 2 teams
• supply of cones
• good supply of balls
• pinnies
• 15-20 min

Rules & Objectives

• play starts in grid 1
• each team defends two minigoals in grid 1
• on coach's command direction of play changes and the team in possession at that moment
• attempts to finish on the goal with the goalie in grid 2
• if the defending team wins the ball they pass to the coach at the goal line in grid 2 to end the sequence

Variations

• play with cone goals instead of mini goals
• the coach calls out one player from each team to play a 1v1 towards the goal with the goalie
• if the defending team wins the ball they can score on goal with goalie as well

Coaching Points

• quick transition
• switch point of attack
• angle, distance and timing of support
• vision
• body position - open to field
• decision making
• verbal and visual communication
• aggressive and positive mentality
• anticipation
• placement versus power
• positioning to gain an advantage