Soccer Team Race Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- 5 min
Rules & Objectives
- one group on each end line
- on coach's command groups switch places dribbling across the field
- first team to be on opposite side wins
- play multiple rounds
Variations
- specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- teams must dribble back and forth (first team back to its original position wins)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- head up
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
