Soccer Team Knock Out Training Drill
Setup
- 2 groups
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- all players from one team dribble inside the grid
- players of the other group around the grid attempt to pass and hit the the player's balls on the inside
- if a ball is hit, the player with that ball has to dribble around the grid one time before he can rejoin the game
- switch roles after 3-5 minutes
- group with most hits wins
Variations
- vary number of balls for group on the outside
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- specify how players must pass (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- weight of pass
- accurate passes
- change of speed &direction
- shielding the ball
- protecting the ball
- vision
