⚔️ 1. First touch with Scan
Players: 5-10
Setup: Two groups of 5 on opposite sides of field. Setup four cones to make a square. Roughly 10 yards apart.
How to play:
- Player in the center receives the pass from one of the outer players, then sends the pass back as soon as possible.
- Rotate the center player every 60-90 seconds.
2. First touch with turn
Players: 8
Setup: There are two teams of 4. Setup four cones in the shape of a square with a 5th cone in the center.
How to Play:
- One ball per team, 2 players per cone. Players with ball send a pass to teammate who sprints toward center cone.
- Player receives ball and turns to bring back to starting position.
3. 2v2 or 3v3 to Goal (10-Second Limit)
Players: 4–6
Setup: Short-sided field with one goal
How to Play:
- Teams play 2v2 or 3v3 with a 10-second limit to shoot
- If no goal is scored in time, round ends
- Rotate fast (winner stays or timed)
Coaching Focus:
- Quick attacking decisions
- Urgency with control
- Defending under pressure
➕ 4. Overlap Passing + Finish
Players: 6–10
Setup: Passing lane with cones; goal at the end
How to Play:
- Player passes wide and makes an overlap run
- Wide player lays it off or plays through
- Final player finishes on goal
Coaching Focus:
- Timing and communication
- Playing at speed
- Finishing in stride
- Add finishing to the drill below
- Go in only one direction for indoor field
🔁 5. Rondo with Overload & Finishing
Players: 6–8
Setup: 4 attackers, 2 defenders in a grid, 1 defender, 1 goalie
How to Play:
- Attackers keep possession and aim for 10 clean passes
- After 10, two players transition to a 2v1 break on goal
- One defender starts behind midfield
Coaching Focus:
- Timing the break
- Reading when to play forward
- Defender recovery and pressure
🧱 Cage Box Drills (15′ × 8′)
Designed for one player per box, focusing on ball mastery, directional turns, and scanning.
1. Wall Passes – Switching Feet
A simple but important skill where players alternate touches between their left and right foot while keeping the ball under control. This builds coordination, rhythm, and comfort with both feet, especially in tight spaces or under pressure.
Coaching Tips:
- Stay light on your toes
- Keep the ball close
- Focus on clean, even touches with both feet
2. Pullback V or L Turn
This turn starts with a pullback using the sole of the foot, then a quick change of direction. The V turn uses the inside of the same foot, while the L turn uses the inside of the opposite foot. Both are great for shaking off defenders and changing direction quickly.
Coaching Tips:
- Sell the move with your body
- Pull back smoothly and cut sharply
- Keep your head up after the turn
3. Turns and reacting to defender
Players work on receiving the ball and turning into space. Take this to the next level by having a coach stand behind them and have the player scan and react to the coach’s position.
Coaching Tips:
- Encourage quick looks over the shoulder before the pass
- Receive with the back foot
- Turn into space quickly with control