Trapping and Control with No Opposition
Drill Quick Glance
Drill Objective
This soccer skills drill aims to practice trapping and control with the foot, chest, and thigh.
This soccer skills drill aims to practice trapping and control with the foot, chest, and thigh.
Drill setup- Split the team into two groups about 5-10 yards apart.
- The distance between the players will vary based on their skill level.
- Move players closer if they are beginners and further apart for more advanced players.
One player serves the ball to his partner, who traps and controls the ball with the part of the body specified by the coach.
- Inside of foot traps and control
- Outside of foot traps and control
- The instep of foot traps and control
- Sole of foot traps and control
- Thigh traps and control
- Chest traps and control
When serving the ball to the thigh or chest, throw the ball underhand.
Balls served to the foot should be passed.
Advanced players can play the chest and thigh traps with their feet.
- Change the distance between players.
- Serve balls with the foot.
Drill Coaching Points
Drill Equipment
Drill Ages
Review each of these coaching points:
- 6 - U6, Under 6, 6 and Under
- 7 - U7, Under 7, 7 and Under
- 8 - U8, Under 8, 8 and Under
- 9 - U9, Under 9, 9 and Under
- 10 - U10, Under 10, 10 and Under
- 11 - U11, Under 11, 11 and Under
- 12 - U12, Under 12, 12 and Under
- 13 - U13, Under 13, 13 and Under
- 14 - U14, Under 14, 14 and Under
- 15 - U15, Under 15, 15 and Under
- 16 - U16, Under 16, 16 and Under
- 17 + - U17, U18, U19, U20, and Older
Soccer Drill Titled: Trapping and Control with No Opposition
Tagged:
- HOW TO TRAP IN SOCCER
- TRAPPING SOCCER DRILL
- CONTROL SOCCER DRILL
Published by: Chris Johnson