Soccer Traffic Lights Training Drill
Setup
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- on coach's command players perform following tasks:
- “dribble”: players dribble inside the playing area
- “red light”: players stop the ball with the sole of the foot
- “yellow light”: players change direction (or perform a specific move)
- “green light”: players change direction and accelerate into space for 5 yards
Variations
- add another color (i.e. “orange”: players swap balls)
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- close control
- awareness
- change of direction &speed
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
