Soccer Team Steal Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- one team starts to dribble with 2-3 balls less than # of players
- players try to win and maintain possession
- team with most balls in their possession at the end wins
- alternate team that starts with the balls
Variations
- vary number of balls
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: intercept pass
- Defending: track recovery runs
- Defending: changing role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
Difficulty: Intermediate
Emphasis: Dribbling, Possession
Number of Players: 8+
Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 5 to 7, 8 to 11
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