Soccer Traffic Officer Training Drill
Setup
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- 5 min
Rules & Objectives
- coach (traffic officer) stands inside playing area and gives players verbal directions where to go
Variations
- specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- coach gives only non verbal commands
- start game without balls (or with kids carrying the ball) as a warm up
Coaching Points
- head up
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of speed &direction
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
