Soccer Dribbling Warm Up – Final Pass Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 mini goals
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- each player one both teams is given a number from 1-5
- players dribble inside middle zone
- when coach calls out a number the respective player from each team attempts to pass the ball into either mini
- goal from within the middle zone
- players can score on the same goal
- first player to score is awarded a point
Variations
- specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- players must perform a move before they shoot on target
- players cannot score on the same goal
- players must dribble through cone goals which are positioned on touchline between middle and end zone
- before they shoot on target off their first touch within end zone
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- decision making
- change of speed &direction
- vision
- change of direction and speed
- close control
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
