Soccer Zone Keep Away # 5 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (20yds x 35yds)
- middle zone 3-4 yards deep
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- both teams have 2 players in one zone and 3 players in the other
- all players must stay in their designated area
- the team with three players in a zone plays keep away from the two defenders by utilizing a neutral in the middle zone (4v2)
- if the two defenders win the ball they try to play it to the neutral player who turns and passes the ball to a blue player on the other side of the central zone where three “attackers” again try to keep possession by utilizing the neutral player (4v2)
Variations
- play 4v2, 3v1 etc.
- limit number of touches for attackers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- vision
- body position - open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- good first touch takes ball away from pressure
