Soccer Zone Keep Away # 1 Training Drill

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Setup

• 2 teams
• grid (20yds x 20yds)
• 4 zones (5yds x 20yds)
• cones to mark off area
• pinnies
• 10-20 min

Rules & Objectives

• two players from each team positioned in zones as shown
• players cannot leave their assigned zone
• teams can score by connecting seven passes across their opponent's middle zone without losing possession

Variations

• limit number of touches
• one defender from the middle zone is allowed to enter attacker's zone to pressure
• adjust size of zones if necessary

Coaching Points

• communication
• create supporting angles
• weight of pass
• accuracy
• vision
• first touch