Soccer Control and Trapping Small Sided Game
This is a great exercise that focuses on control and trapping. It’s a great trapping drill that helps focus on when and where to receive the ball.
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Setup
Create a grid that is approximately 40X60 yards with goals on each end. Split the teams into 6v6 and place a goalkeeper in each goal.
Instructions
This is not your normal 6v6 game as this game is played with your hands. The play should follow this order: 1) player throws to a teammate 2) the teammate (receiving player) must control the ball to the ground 3) the receiving player then picks up his trapped ball and throws to a teammate. Players are not able to run while holding the ball. The opposition should attempt to intercept the ball by controlling the ball out of the air, or picking up a poorly trapped ball from the other team.
A goal can be stored at anytime from anywhere within the grid as long as the shot is taken from controlling the ball to the ground.
Variations
- Change up the play by allowing players to 1) throw to a teammate; 2) teammate controls the ball to the ground; 3) then he passes the ball to the teammate; 4) the teammate receiving the pass picks the ball up and throws to another teammate.
Coaching Points
- Focus on how and where to trap the ball
- Make sure supporting players move off the ball to create space and avoid pressure.
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Soccer Control and Trapping Small Sided Game
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