Soccer Exercise
2v2 + NP to dribble gates
- Age U6 - U13
- Training Set Main point
- Number of Players 6 - 9 players
Setup
OBJECTIVE:
Improve individual DF
Introduction to 2nd Defender
SET UP:
25m x 20m
2 x 5m dribble gates on each side
Players separated into two teams
Procedure
PROCEDURE:
- Team in possession tries to dribble through gates to score
- Players can utilize either bumper player to help retain possession and score
- DF team tries to regain ball and score on opposite dribble gates
- 1-minute rounds then change players
- Team keeps possession if they score point (emphasizes good defensive play to gain possession)
PLAYER TASKS:
- Can DF anticipate and recognize their opportunity to intercept pass?
- Can DF recognize when to protect goal vs when to regain ball?
- Can 2ndDefender take good covering position
Training attributes
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13
- Duration
- 15 min
- Training Set
- Main point
- Number of Players
- 6 - 9 players
- Form of Training
- Group training
- Exercise level
- Easy