Soccer Field Goal Scrimmage Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 2 goalies
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals. 2 cone goals in each half (3-4yds).
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- teams score by dribbling through any cone goal and two points for scoring a goal
- 4 points if a player dribbles through a cone goal and then scores a goal
Variations
- each team defends and attacks one goal and two cone goals
- add neutral player
- team can only score a goal if the ball is dribbled through a cone
- goal first
- adjust size and/or number of cone goals
Coaching Points
- quick finish
- quick transitions
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- angle, distance and timing of support
- body position - open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
