Soccer Snake Tag Training Drill
Setup
- grid (15yds x 20yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- two players hold hands forming a snake
- snake attempts to tag the other players
- once tagged, the player joins one hand with the snake
- snake can only get as big as three links
- once a fourth player is tagged the snake breaks into two smaller snakes
Variations
- runners must dribble a ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
