Vinland Valley Soccer Association

Soccer Drills

Soccer Ball Smash

Setup

Set up a large grid approximately 40X50 yards or play on the full or half field. Pair up each of the players and make sure each player has a ball. The two partners should stand near to each other inside the grid but spread away from other groups of players when starting this drill.

Instructions

Instruct player 1 to pass his ball forward. After Player 1's ball stops moving, player 2 then passes their ball at player 1's ball in attempt to hit player 1's ball. If player 2 misses, then player 1 tries to hit player 2's ball from where it landed previously. Each time a player hits their opponents ball, they collect a point. The first player to 5 wins that match.

Variations

• Alternate the groups and repeat.
• Limit players to passing with certain parts of the foot: inside, outside, instep

Coaching Points

• Make sure the players are striking the ball with the correct surface of the foot.
• make sure the weight of the pass is good
• watch the plant foot to make sure it is pointing to it's target.