Soccer Grid Possession Game Training Drill

Basic Information

Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 12+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Possession

Field Preparation:

• 2 teams
• large grid (18 x 24yds)
• small grid (6 x 6yds)
• cones to mark off area
• pinnies

Description:

• teams try to keep possession
• teams score by connecting 7 passes in a row
• players must stay in their designated grid

Variation:

• each player has five seconds to play the ball
• no verbal communication allowed
• limit number of touches
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points:

• angle, distance and timing of support
• vision
• body position – open to field
• decision making
• verbal and visual communication
• good first touch takes ball away from pressure