Trapping with Passive Opposition
This soccer trapping drill focus on trapping and control with the addition of a passive defender. The defender causes the receiving player tobe more aware of their surroundings.
Soccer Trapping Drill
Setup
Set up players into groups of three. One server, one receiver working on control and trapping, and one player as a passive defender. Server is 10 yards from the receiver and defender.
Instructions
The server plays a ball into the receiving player. The passive defender stands close enough to touch the receiving player and tries to distract the receiving player. The passive defender should not attempt to win the ball at this point. The server should play to chest, thigh, or feed at speficied by the coach. Serves to the chest and thigh should be thrown, and trapping with the feet should be served by the feet.
After the ball is trapped and under control, play back to the server and repeat.
Variations
- Allow the defender to apply minimal pressure.
- Increase defensive pressure
Coaching Points
How to Trap with the ChestHow to Trap with the ThighHow to Trap with the Inside of the footHow to Trap with the Outside of the FootHow to Trap with the Instep of the FootHow to Trap with the Sole of the Foot
Soccer Drill Focus
Soccer Drill Titled:
Trapping with Passive Opposition
Tagged:
Soccer Trapping Drill
URL:
http://www.soccerxpert.com/soccerdrills/trapping-passive-opposition.aspx
Published by:
Chris Johnson
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