Soccer Making Runs Training Drill

Basic Information

Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Possession

Field Preparation:

• 2 teams
• grid (35yds x 35yds)
• cones to mark off area
• cone goals (2–5yds)

Description:

• teams score by making a pass through a goal and a teammate making a run to receive the ball as shown
• player must run around goal to receive the ball
• scoring team restarts play from goal that was just scored on
• team cannot score on same goal twice in a row

Variation:

• player is allowed to run through goal to receive pass
• limited number of touches
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points:

• weight of pass
• accuracy
• angle, distance and timing of support
• vision
• body position – open to field
• decision making
• verbal and visual communication

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