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Improving Speed of Play - Passing Drill

Drill Info:This is for ages U10, U12, U14, U16. Run this soccer drill with at least 4 players but no more than 4. This soccer drill should last approximately 20 minutes on a small field. Make sure you have the following equipment: cones, alternate jersey, .


Setup:Create a grid approximately 15X15 yards (make the grid smaller or larger depending on the skill and age of the players). You will need 4 players per grid and two soccer balls. You will be playing 3 attackers vs. 1 defender and the defender should be holding alternate jersey in their hands while defending.
Instructions:The 3 attackers must keep possession from the 1 defender. The attackers can position themselves anywhere within the grid, and should be constantly moving to create good support for his teammates with the ball. The defender is not trying to win the ball, however, their goal is to touch the attacker while that player is in possession of the ball. If the defender is successful, he hands the alternate jersey to the attacker and they switch roles. If the attackers can hold possession for the count of "30 elephants" they earn a point (reduce this time based on age and skill level of the players).
Variations:
Have the defenders tackle the players for the ball. Switch roles when ball is won.
Limit or increase the number of touches by the attacking players.
Coaching Points:
Make sure the players have good supporting movement and angles.
Help the players think a step ahead of the defenders. Know where the next ball is going to come from or go.
Make good passing decisions with good pace.
Introduce combination play into the mix.
Focus:Technical Dribbling, Technical Passing, Tactical Support, Tactical Possession, Tactical Movement with/Without The Ball, Tactical Role of Midfielder, Tactical Combination Play, Tactical Vision, Tactical Overlapping

Attack vs. Defence Shooting and Defending Drill

Drill Info: This is for ages 10, 12, 14, 16, 17 and up. When you run this soccer drill use at least 4 players but no more than 18. This soccer drill should be about 20 minutes on a 1/2 field. Make sure you have these equipment: cones, goals, alternate jersey, .

Setup:Create a grid that is as wide as the penalty box, and approximately 25-30 yards from goal. Place a goalkeeper in the goal and split the remaining players into two groups (Red and Yellow). The two groups will line up on opposite sides of the file on the cone set farthest from the goal. Make sure that every player has a ball.

Instructions:

On the coach’s command, the first player in the Red group dribbles the ball with speed at the edge of the penalty box and quickly has a shot as they approach. Immediately after the Red player shoots, the first player from the yellow group dribbles at the penalty box as the Red player defends his attempt. After the Yellow player shoots, they immediately defend the next red player who is now attacking. Repeat this rotation throughout the drill.

Variations:

NONE

Coaching Points:

Attacking:

• Make sure the attack is quick, controlled and the player gets the shot off quickly



• Put the shot on target even when under pressure.



• Dribble with speed.

Defending:

• Transition Quickly from Offense to Defense

Focus:

Technical Dribbling, Technical Shooting, Tactical Attacking, Tactical Transition, Tactical Role of Striker

Jam-Packed Soccer Dribbiling Drill

Drill Info:This is for ages 6, 8, 10, 12. When you run this soccer drill use at least 6 players but you shouldn't probably use more than 20. This soccer drill should last about 20 minutes on a small field. Make sure you have cones, and a soccer ball for each person.


Setup:To begin this drill, create a circle with cones that are about 20 yards in circumference. Make sure each player has a ball, and tell them to line up around the outside of the circle.

Instructions: To begin have the players start the soccer drill by dribbling around the outside of the circle all in the same direction. The coach should inform the players to listen for certain queues and perform those actions once the coach shouts the command. These commands are:
JOG - players should dribble at a comfortable speed
FULL SPEED - players should dribble at their top speed
CUT - players should cut the ball in the other direction and travel in the other direction around the circle
CROSS - all players should cur across the grid avoiding contact with other players or other players balls.

Coaching points:
Since all 4 players should be entering the center area at the same time make sure players are looking ahead of them with their head up. Remind players to keep the ball close when entering the traffic area. Have players start playing with their arms up and out for balance and shielding
Tell players to dribble with both feet and all parts of the foot.
Purpose Of Drill :Technical Dribbling, Technical Turning

1 vs. 1 to Goal

Drill Info:This is for ages 10, 12, 14, 16, 17 and up. Run this soccer drill with at least 3 players but no more than 10. When running this soccer drill take at least 20 minutes on a 1/2 field. The following equipment is needed:cones, goals, alternate jersey.

Setup:Create a 12 X 5 yard grid just inside the penalty box and assign 1 defender to this grid. Have a goalkeeper play in the goal. Place a cone 7 or 8 yards outside the grid where the remaining players must start with a ball.

Instructions:The defenders job is to stop the attackers from getting through the grid and out the other side while being only able to defending within the grid. The attacker’s role is to simply beat the defender and get a shot on goal. The attacker must attack out the back of the cones and not out the sides of the grid. Rotate the defenders every 1 to 2 minutes.

Variations:
When the attacking player is stopped by the defender, the attacker quickly becomes a defender trying to stop the next attacker in line.
In order to help continue the game:
~Use good control and keeping the ball close.
~ Make sure you try and have a good shot on the goal.
~ Try and beat the defender with speed.

~Technical Dribbling, Tactical Attacking, Tactical Role of Striker