Purpose
The purpose behind this soccer possession drill is to focus on getting the ball to a target player then supporting the target player to help retain possession of the ball. (This could represent a striker in a game).
Set up
- 10×10 yard area
- 1 soccer ball
- 2 teams of 4
How it works
The other 2 players from the team will stand opposite each other on different sides of the square.
These 2 players will act as target players for the players in the middle.
The teams in the middle will be competing for possession of one soccer ball.
When a team is able to successfully combine passes from one target player to another that will count as 1 point.
The team that has the most points will be the winner.
Coaching points
- Create space for yourself by moving away from the space with your first movement and then into the space with your second movement
- Check-in on an angle to make it easier to receive the ball in an open body position
- Scan the area before you receive the ball so you have an idea of where the defenders and your teammates are.
Questions
- How can you create space for yourself?
- How should receive the ball from a target player?
- What should you do before you receive a ball from the target player?
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