Soccer Zone Keep Away # 4 Training Drill

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Setup

• 2 teams
• grid (20yds x 35yds)
• middle zone 5 yards deep
• cones to mark off area
• pinnies
• 15-20 min

Rules & Objectives

• teams play 3v1 keep away in each zone
• blue team has one player in each of those areas and two players ateach end who stand outside the
• playing area
• all players must all stay in their own area
• red players must connect 3 passes before they can pass the ball across the middle zone to a red
• player on the other side
• blue players on each side try to intercept the ball or force the red team into making an error
• teams switch roles after 4-5 minutes or if defenders intercept a total of 7 passes

Variations

• play 4v2, 3v2 etc.
• attackers must make a lofted pass to teammates in opposite zone
• limit number of touches
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

• angle, distance and timing of support
• vision
• decision making
• verbal and visual communication