This
is for ages
U14, U16, U17 and up.
It is best ran with at least
10
players but no more than
18
players. The drill should be ran approximately
20 minutes
on a
1/2 field.
The coach will also make sure they have the following equipment:
cones, alternate jersey, .
Build a large grid approximately 40X40 yards and divide your team into 2 even teams, you can adjust the size of the field based on the number of players and their age. Each team should build a 10X10 grid on their attacking end and place one target player in this grid. (see diagram)
Inform the two teams to play against each other and points are scored when a team is able to keep possession and play a flighted ball into their team's Target Player who is inside the 10X10 grid. If they player successfully controls the ball inside the box that team is awarded a point.
- Create a larger box and add a defender with the target player (have the defensive player be somewhat passive at first)
- Make sure players are getting their heads up quickly to find the target player
- Make sure players play the target player early. Make sure there is a clear distinction of playing "kickball" and playing early. Make sure it is a purposely placed pass rather than accidental.
Technical Passing, Technical Receiving, Tactical Attacking, Tactical Role of Striker, Tactical Role of Midfielder