Soccer Knock Off Training Drill

Basic Information

Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling , Finishing

Field Preparation:

• 2 teams
• grid (20yds x 30yds)
• cones to mark off area
• balls placed on cones as shown

Description:

• each player is assigned a number from 1-5
• each team defends one target ball
• coach calls out a number that refers to one player from each team
• objective is to knock the opponents ball off the opposition’s cone with the ball

Variation:

• players can score on both targets
• add another target for each team
• play 2v2, 3v3 etc.
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points:

• get defender off balance
• quick decision making
• vision
• accurate passes

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