Soccer Target Players # 15 Training Drill

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Setup

• 2 groups
• play 6v4 keep away with one defender in each grid
• 2 target zones (4-6 yards deep)
• play 6v4 with one target in each end zone
• cones to mark off area
• 4 mini goals
• pinnies
• 15-25 min

Rules & Objectives

• the attacking team with six players scores by passing to a target player in the end zone who passes to a third player
• the defending team with 4 players scores by passing into either of the four mini goals (players must
• take shot from inside the grid for the goal to count)

Variations

• play 4v2, 5v3, 5v2, 6v3 etc.
• use cone goals instead of mini goals (vary number of goals)
• target players are limited to one or two touches
• the attacking team scores if one target players can control a lofted pass and then connects a pass to a third player
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

• angle, distance and timing of support
• vision
• decision making
• verbal and visual communication
• weight of pass
• accuracy
• vision
• first touch