Soccer Small Sided Tournament Training Drill
Setup
- 4 teams
- 2 grids
- cones to mark off area
- 4 mini goals
- pinnies
- 20-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- tournament style
- teams start playing 1v1
- every 45 seconds or if the ball goes out of bounce each team gets an additional player (2v2), (3v3), (4v4)
Variations
- only the team that is scored on gets an additional player
- teams start playing 2v2
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- 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
