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.
This
is for ages
U10, U12, U14, U16.
It is best ran with at least
8
players but no more than
16
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, .
Create a 50X30 yard grid with 5 yard end zones on each end of the field. Split the team into 2 evenly matched teams
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.
- Limit the number of touches.
- Focus on basic passing, moving, support.
- Focus on basic defending and attacking skills.
- Focus on quick counter attacks.
Technical Dribbling, Technical Passing, Technical Receiving, Tactical Defending, Tactical Attacking, Tactical Support, Tactical Possession, Tactical Transition, Tactical Movement with/Without The Ball, Tactical Switching Point of Attack