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

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Ball Control, Dribbling, Passing

Number of Players: 8+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 5 to 7, 8 to 11

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