Soccer Exercise
Tag with a Protecting Ball
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Progression
- Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players
Setup
Pitch: Mark out a large playing area with four cones.
Equipment: 4 cones, 1 ball, 1 bib for the catcher.
Players: One player is chosen as the catcher and marked out by colour; another player receives the ball.
Procedure
- A game of tag is played in the playing area.
- If the catcher touches a player, the two swap roles.
- The previous catcher may not be touched again straight away.
- Whoever is holding the ball in the hands is protected and cannot be caught.
- The ball may only be passed on with a throw-in.
Variations:
- Use several catchers.
- Provide several balls.
Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.
Tip
- Throw the ball specifically to the player who is being chased at that moment.
- The players have to communicate well in order to use the ball effectively.
Training attributes
Condition
- Condition
- Speed of movement off the ball
Co-ordination
- Co-Ordination
- Quick anticipation Quick processing
Standard Situation
- Set plays
- Throw-ins
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 10 min
- Training Set
- Progression
- Number of Players
- 1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
- Form of Training
- Group training
- Exercise level
- Easy
- Spatial Behavior
- Penalty box
- Training Location
- Pitch Indoor