Soccer Control High Pass # 1 Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 groups
  • 1 goalie
  • good supply of cones
  • 1 goal
  • good supply of balls
  • 15-20 min

Rules & Objectives

  • one group is attacking and the other defending
  • the server of the attacking team makes a lofted pass to the goalie who catches it and throw/punts
  • the ball to the first player of the attacking team
  • the attacker then controls the ball and attempts to dribble through the cone goal to finish on goal
  • once the attacker receives the ball the defender behind him can start to put pressure on until the attacker dribbles through the cone goal
  • after each sequence the attacking and defending roles switch
  • keep team score

Variations

  • the server passes directly to the first player of his team
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • Attacking: seal off defender
  • Attacking: quality of preparation touch
  • Attacking: contact surface
  • Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
  • Attacking: placement versus power
  • Defending: angle and speed of approach
  • Defending: timing and decision to tackle
  • Defending: control and restraint

Difficulty: advanced

Emphasis: Finishing, Passing

Number of Players: 8+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+

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