Soccer Zone Keep Away # 1 Training Drill
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
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