FineSoccer Drill 25

This first drill in this progression very simply works on maintaining possession while under some pressure.

Start with two teams of approximately 6 players each set up as shown in the diagram below:

Team X starts with the ball and Team O can send 2 players over into the other zone in order to try to get the ball.  If Team X can complete 6 passes in a row and then pass the ball over to Team O’s side then Team X gets a point.  The first team to 5 points wins.  If Team O intercepts the pass or Team X loses possession by playing the ball out of play, then Team O gets the ball in their half of the field.  If Team O can get 6 passes in a row before Team X can get organized and get their two defenders over then they get a point.

Besides working on possession and support, this also works on defense as well as team organization and communication in deciding who will be the next two players to go over and defend (it can not always be the same two players).

Other variables that can be changed are the number of players needed to go over as well as limiting the number of touches an individual may have on the ball.  For example, to add pressure, you can put in the restriction of one touch soccer or to really make things difficult, make a player touch the ball 3-5 times before they can pass the ball (this will force them to work on receiving the ball into space and shielding as well as constantly changing the support positions.

This is a great way to prepare the team for the next drill, which works on both possession as well as penetrating passes.  Check it out by clicking here!

Have a great day.

Lawrence