Soccer Change of Games Training Drill

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

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