The 3 Best At-Home Drills for Players

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Coach’s Corner: 3v2 Breakout Transition Game

A great drill for training quick combination play out of pressure and fast attacks to goal.

Setup:

• Mark a small “build-out” zone (6-8 yard square) and a larger attacking zone ahead of it.

• 3 attackers vs 1 defender start in the small zone.

• A second defender waits in the larger zone.

• One big goal for attackers to score on; 1 small Pugg goal in the small zone for defenders.

How It Works:

1. Play starts with the 3 attackers in the small zone vs 1 defender.

2. All three attackers must touch the ball (max 2 touches each) before they can break out.

3. Once all three have touched it, they can dribble/pass into the larger zone, where a second defender joins to make it 3v2 to goal.

4. If defenders win the ball at any point, they counter and try to score on the small Pugg goal in the build-out zone.

5. After each rep, rotate in new attackers and defenders.

Coaching Points:

• Encourage quick, sharp combinations to escape pressure.

• First touch should set up the next pass or drive forward.

• Praise attackers who break out with pace and purpose, and defenders who win it and transition quickly.

Parent’s Corner: The 3 Best At-Home Drills for Players

If your player wants to improve outside of practice, start simple. Three of the highest-return at-home drills are:

• Wall passes — first touch and passing accuracy

• Juggling — coordination and ball mastery

• Inside/outside touches — tight control in small spaces

All can be done in a driveway, basement, garage, or backyard. No cones needed. Just 30 minutes daily goes a very long way.

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