Soccer End Zone Game

The soccer end zone game is a great soccer drill that will help coaches focus on all aspects of attacking and defending in soccer. With encorportating end zones into the game it gives players a chance to learn to attack space behind the defense and allows defenders to learn how to deny space behind them.

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Setup

Create a 50X30 yard grid with 5 yard end zones on each end of the field. Split the team into 2 evenly matched teams

Instructions

A team scores a goal by getting the ball from one end zone (by passing or dribbling into the zone) and immediately attacking the end zone and gaining possession in the end zone on the opposite end. If the other team wins the ball before they are able to successfully gain possession in both end zones no point should be awarded.

Variations

• Limit the number of touches.

Coaching Points

• Focus on basic passing, moving, support.
• Focus on basic defending and attacking skills.
• Focus on quick counter attacks.

Soccer Drill Focus

• Dribbling Drills
• Passing Drills
• Receiving Drills
• Possession Drills
• Defending Drills
• Attacking Drills

Soccer Drill Titled: Soccer End Zone Game
Tagged: soccer end zone game, end zone soccer drill
URL: http://www.soccerxpert.com/soccerdrills/id1273.aspx
Published by: Chris Johnson