Soccer Get Coach Training Drill


Get Coach

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Basic Information

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

Field Preparation:

  • each player with a ball
  • cones to mark off area

Description:

  • coach/assistant/parent/player moves around the area with his legs open
  • players dribble towards the coach and try to shoot through his legs
  • players must receive their own pass to earn a point

Variation:

  • 2 players/coaches holding on to a pinnie and present a goal through which players have to pass
  • in pairs, players pass through the coach’s legs to their partner
  • specify how players must pass (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
  • parents or assistant coaches present additional targets
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points:

  • head up
  • weight of pass
  • accuracy
  • change of speed & direction
  • vision
  • close control

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