Soccer Coach Theory

Soccer has many rules and regulations, but one of the most important aspects of playing soccer is understanding each player’s position on the field. As the adage goes ‘Teamwork makes…

A soccer player running with the ball at their feet is one of the most beautiful sights in soccer. Dribbling in soccer is a key skill required for almost any…

The 4-4-2 formation in soccer is like a complicated puzzle, with each piece forming the perfect picture. Each position on the field has its responsibility that when combined, creates an…

Equipment Needed: 1 full size or age appropriate goal Approximately 20 soccer balls (or as many as possible) Shooting Drill Set Up: Spread between 1 and 8 ‘feeder’ players around…

>This soccer attacking combinations drill is a fantastic drill to get your central strikers working together as a team. It helps them practice combining together and quick finishing in central…

Soccer Dribbling Drill: Square & square July 5, 2020 by SoccerCoach Equipment needed: 4 soccer balls approximately 8 cones Dribbling drill square & square set-up: Mark out a square with…

Soccer Dribbling Drill: Jousting Dribblers July 7, 2020 by SoccerCoach Equipment needed: 4 soccer balls 2 cones Jousting dribbling drill set-up: Set out 2 cones approximately 12-15 yards apart Line…

Equipment You Need: 1 soccer ball 10 cones or markers Approx 20 yards of space 1v1 Defending Drill Set-Up: Mark out a square approximately 12 yards by 12 (this can…

Equipment needed: 1 soccer ball 10 cones or markers Approx 30 yards of space 2v2 defending drill set-up: Mark out a rectangle approximately 20 x 20 yards (this can be…

Equipment needed: 1 small sided goal 4-5 soccer balls 4 cones Defending drill set-up: Mark a line of cones around 30 yards from the goal, parallel with the dead ball…