Soccer Small Sided Game Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- 2 mini goals
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- two groups of players next to the coach on the side line
- coach feeds the ball in and first player from each group play 1v1
- scoring player stays on and other player leaves and is replaced by another player from his group
- a ball is immediately played onto the field
- if ball goes out of bounds both players are “not in my house”
Variations
- start with 1v1 and progress to 2v2, 3v3, 4v4
- players can only score from the attacking half
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: close control
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: deny turn
- Defending: timing and decision to tackle
