Soccer Tag Game Variations Training Drill
Setup
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player (except for taggers)
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- coach picks two players who chase everyone else and tag them
- tagged players toe tap the ball 10 times and rejoin the game
- switch taggers every 2-3 minutes
- group of taggers to tag most players wins
Variations
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- vary number of taggers
- taggers must touch the ball to score a point
- taggers must win the ball to score a point
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- acceleration
- close control
- soft touch
