Soccer King Of The Castle Training Drill

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Setup

• 2 teams
• cones to mark off area
• pinnies
• 10-15 min

Rules & Objectives

• teams try to keep possession by throwing the ball to each other
• each team has a designated target player (blue shorts - red shirt)
• teams score one point by connecting 7 passes without losing possession and two points if the team's target
• receives a pass
• players are allowed to take two or fewer steps with the ball
• change of possession is when a pass is intercepted, ball drops to ground or players takes too many steps
• players cannot wrestle the ball from opponent
• rotate target players

Variations

• play with 2 or 3 balls simultaneously
• players pass the ball with their feet
• players pass the ball by volleying (drop kicking) it to each other
• passer must call out the receiver's name before making a pass
• teams score only by passing to the target player
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

• angle, distance and timing of support
• vision
• decision making
• verbal and visual communication
• weight of pass
• accuracy
• disguise
• first touch
• protect the king