SOCCER

Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve Marking and finding space, Triangular movements, First-time passing and
Defensive co-ordination.

Field Preparation:
Area 20 x 20 yards. 5 players. Supply of balls. Cones. Colored bibs.

Coaching Points:  
The object is for the three players to keep the ball as long as they can, while the defenders try to intercept their passes.

The players with the ball continually have to adapt to the changing situation, with the ball sometimes best played first time and sometimes the player with the ball having to keep it until one of his partners is unmarked. Sensible dribbling of the ball can be an effective device to alternate with passing movements. The two defenders need a good mutual understanding and have to co-ordinate well. One challenges the player with the ball while the other covers space and tries to cut out the pass.

Method

Three attacking players play against two defenders. Once the defenders have won the ball, they have to give it back to the attackers. Roles are reversed after a certain time

• Three touches of the ball per player.
• Every third pass has to be played first time.
• Players have to head their passes whenever  they can.