Soccer Warm Up # 16 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- each cone goal is assigned a number as shown
- 1 ball per player
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- on coach's command both teams dribble through a specific goal tothe other half
- the team to arrive first in the other half wins
- each player of the losing team does 20 squat jumps (push ups, jumping jacks etc.)
Variations
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- same as before without cone goals
- players leave their ball, run through the cone goal to the other half and find another ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- agility and balance
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- soft touches
