Soccer Hunter # 1Training Drill

Basic Information

Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling

Field Preparation:

• 2 groups
• each player with a ball
• each player is assigned a number from 1-6
• 2 grids

Description:

• 2 groups
• each player with a ball
• each player is assigned a number from 1-6
• 2 gridsone team holds the designated taggers
• when coach calls out a number, the player with that number leaves his ball behind, runs into the other grid and
• attempts to tag a player of the opposing team
• once a player is tagged, the tagger retunrs to his grid
• repeat sequence
• switch roles
• the team that has all its players tag a player from the other grid the fastest wins

Variation:

• set a time limit for the tagger to tag another player (i.e. 15 sec.)
• the tagger must dribble his ball into the other grid and attempts to tag another player with control of the ball
• the tagger must tag two players before he can return to his grid
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points:

• attack open space
• agility and balance
• deception
• set up defender
• change of speed & direction
• vision

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