Soccer Touch Restriction # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams (6v5)
- 2 goalies
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each teams defends and attacks one goal with goalkeeper
- team with 5 players has unlimited touches
- team with 6 players must have minimum of 2-3 touches
- switch roles after 5 minutes
Variations
- play 4v3, 5v3, 7v6, 8v7 etc.
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Attacking: weight of pass
- Attacking: accuracy- first touch
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality in front of goal
- Attacking: placement versus power in front of goal
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: intercept pass
- Defending: change role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
