Soccer Everybody Is It # 3 Training Drill

Setup

  • grid (15yds x 20yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 ball per player
  • 5-10 min

Rules & Objectives

  • players attempt to pass their ball against another player's ball to be awarded a point
  • if a player's ball is hit then this player must dribble around grid before he can come back to rejoin the game
  • players must keep score

Variations

  • players try to pass their ball against another player's legs (below the knee) to be awarded a point
  • specify how players must pass (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

  • weight of pass
  • accuracy
  • irst touch
  • communication

Difficulty: Beginner

Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing

Number of Players: 5+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 5 to 7, 8 to 11

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