Soccer Numbers Up Scrimmage Training Drill

Basic Information

Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 10+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending

Field Preparation:

• 2 teams
• 2 grids as shown
• cones to mark off area
• 2 goals with goalkeepers
• pinnies

Description:

• teams play 4v4 on the larger grid and 1v1 on the smaller grid
• if a player dribbles across opponent’s end line in the 1v1 he is allowed to join his team on the larger grid (5v4)

Variation:

• player must stop his ball dead on opponent’s end line on smaller grid
• if a player dribbles across end line in the 1v1 he switches with a teammate from the larger grid
• limit number of touches for team with more players on the field
• team with more players must connect 4 passes before they can score

Coaching Points:

• change of direction and speed
• deception
• set up defender
• protect the ball
• vision
• close control
• angle, distance and timing of support
• decision making
• verbal and visual communication

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