FineSoccer Drill 18

The last drill in this progression is actually quite simple.  Set up a field like an American  football field with 10 yard end zones. (see diagram below)

To score a goal, a team has to receive a ball in the end zone they are attacking.  A player can NOT dribble into the end zone and the thing that makes this extremely interesting is that off sides does apply in this game.  

Both teams will be encouraged to try an offsides trap and this will allow players to see the advantages (and disadvantages) of this

After a goal is scored, there is a kick off just like in American Football.

Some variations on this drill includes not allowing any players to dribble forward at all.  Or you can put a limitation of 2 touch to eliminate this problem completely.

It's extremely important to have someone calling the offsides from the sidelines as this becomes an important part of the game.  You can play to a certain score (first team to 5 wins) or for a specified time period.

Some of the things this works on are through passes (one and two hole passes, click here for an explanation), offsides traps, beating offsides traps, communication, conditioning, short passes, support and much, much more.  An added bonus is that it's a fun game and the players will have no idea just how hard they will be working.

Give this a try and let me know what you think.

Have a great day.

Lawrence