Soccer Stopwatch # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- 3 teams
- play 4v4 on field #1
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- mini goals
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- team on field #2 dribbles through obstacle course 4-5 times and then replaces the losing team on field #1
Variations
- specify how players must dribble through obstacle course (inside or outside of foot, sole, left or right foot only etc.)
- vary set up of obstacle course
- multiple 1v1s on field #1 (players can only defend a designated player and cannot tackle another attacker)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if
- necessary
Coaching Points
- close control
- vision
- dribble with speed
- creativity
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
