Here are some of the techniques that can help coaches in training
their team to be more aggressive and how to react to aggressive play.
1. Protect Drill
The protect drill method requires the player to protect the ball.
This effective method can improve the drilling skills of the players
largely. This method requires the players to work one on one. The
coach should have one player stand next to a ball, having his feet
shoulder width apart. Now, have another player stand on the outside
shoulder of the first player. Now, the main task of the second player
is to get his foot on the ball, by any means necessary. The job of
the first player is to keep balance, protect the ball, and respond
to open aggressiveness by a defender.
2. Getting Closer
The coaches can try this method with the same setup, as they require
in the above method for protecting the ball. In this method, again,
there are two players. The only difference is that the main task of
the player furthest from the ball to try to wedge his body between
the inside player and the ball any way he can.
3. Push and Drag Drill
This method also ranks good for the coaches when it comes to teaching
soccer drills for youth. In this method, the coach needs to have two
players stand facing each other. Now, instruct them to grab the other
player's jersey up by the shoulders. This will put them face to face
in a strong position. Here, let me add that you as a coach should
stand 10 yards away from the players with a ball at your feet. Now,
as soon as you say “GO!” blow the whistle, the task of the players
to try to get the ball away from the coach. When it comes to coaching
soccer drills for youth, the players need to work hard on this and
should show some aggression. The first to reach the ball wins.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Andre Botelho is a recognized authority on the subject of soccer coaching.
His web site, http://www.soccerdrillstips.com/t.php?a=452871,
provides a wealth of informative articles, resources and tips for
soccer coaches, parents and players.
