World Cup Doubles/Trebles
"World Cup Doubles" is a dynamic and exciting drill that simulates the intensity and competitiveness of a World Cup tournament within the compact space of a penalty box. By setting up small teams and utilising a full-size goal guarded by a goalkeeper, this activity fosters sharp shooting skills, teamwork, and strategic play under pressure.
Key Points
- Setup: Inside the penalty box, organise four groups of three players, each group wearing pennies to distinguish teams. Position your goalkeeper in a full-size goal. The coach should keep a collection of soccer balls within reach for continuous play.
- Players: Multiple teams of 2 or 3
- Objectives: Improve shooting accuracy, promote quick decision-making and teamwork, and simulate tournament pressure.
- Rules:
- The game kicks off with the coach launching a ball into the playing area.
- All teams compete simultaneously against each other.
- The first team to score withdraws from the current round, automatically advancing to the next.
- The final team to score in each round is eliminated from the World Cup tournament.
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Coaching tips:
- Encourage players to be quick and decisive with their shots to secure early advancement to the next round.
- Focus on developing strategies among team members to efficiently manage opposing groups.
- Emphasise the importance of spatial awareness and positioning to capitalise on scoring opportunities.
- Variations:
- Adjust the number of teams or players per team based on the available participants.
- ntroduce specific rules for each round, such as left-foot only or headers and volleys, to challenge players' skill sets further.
Video
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Drill Layout
Benefits
- Teamwork
- Using space
- Competiveness
- Fun
- Shooting
- Passing
- Control
- Dribbling
- Quick decision making
- Tackling
- Teamwork