Soccer Fun Games Training Drill

Basic Information

Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending

Field Preparation:

• 2 teams
• cones to mark off area
• 2 goals with goalies
• pinnies

Description:

• all field players must play with clasped hands
• if rule is broken it’s an automatic free kick for the other team

Variation:

• play without goalies
• all field players must carry a ball
• all field players must carry a ball behind their back
• all field players must have their hands clasped behind their back
• players pair up and hold hands with their partner
• players pair up and take their partner piggyback

Coaching Points:

• change of speed & direction
• protect the ball
• vision
• close control
• angle, distance and timing of support
• body position – open to field
• decision making
• verbal and visual communication

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