Soccer Various Skills Training Drill
Setup
- 4 groups
- 4 grids
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- players practice different skills in each grid (i.e. juggling, moves, turns, specific dribbling technique, passing drill etc.)
- on coach's command (verbal or nonverbal) all groups move to next grid in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction
- the group to arrive in next grid last does 10x squat jumps, jumping jacks)
Variations
- specify how players must pass/receive (left or right foot, inside or outside foot, high or low etc.)
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- vary activities (i.e. keep away or game of tag)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- awareness
- communication
- body mechanics
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of speed &direction
- close control
- soft touches
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