Target Players # 15
Find a Soccer Possession drills for coaching football and developing passing possession skills in a youth or pro football team. This is one of the simplest soccer drills to set up in a small space.
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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 target zones (4-6 yards deep)
- 4 mini goals
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- play 6v4 with one target in each end zone
- the attacking team with six players scores by passing to a target player in the end zone who passes to a third player
- the defending team with 4 players scores by passing into either of the four mini goals (players must
- take shot from inside the grid for the goal to count)
Variation:
- play 4v2, 5v3, 5v2, 6v3 etc.
- use cone goals instead of mini goals (vary number of goals)
- target players are limited to one or two touches
- the attacking team scores if one target players can control a lofted pass and then connects a pass to a third player
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- vision
- first touch
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