Soccer Changing Numbers Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- start playing 1v1
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 cone goals
- pinnies
- 10-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- coach serves a ball in
- each time a goal is scored both teams add one player
- once all players are in the game both teams take one player off the field after every goal
Variations
- only the team which is scored on can add a player
- teams add a player each time a ball goes out of bounce or goal is scored
- minimum of 2-3 touches
- teams score by dribbling through cone goal / across opponent's end line
- adjust size of field and/or cone goals
Coaching Points
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: supporting angle and distance to ball
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: change role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
