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Controlling High Balls
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Controlling High Balls

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

  • Two mini goals
  • 16 cones
  • 2 groups

Procedure

The coach stands in the cone rectangle at the penalty area, and the players or groups are distributed into the cone squares on the left and right in the midfield. The coach alternately plays lofted balls to the players on the left and right. They must control the high ball with their chest or foot and dribble through the cones. Afterwards, the players pass the ball into the mini goals.

Tip

Coaching Points:

  • Bring the ball under control
  • Quickly bring the ball down and immediately pick up the pace
  • Take the ball with the first touch in the direction of play

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Dribbling Shot technique/shooting

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Individual training Training in pairs
Exercise level
Intermediate
Training Location
Pitch