Soccer Get Past The Defender # 1 Training Drill

Basic Information

Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)

Number of Players: 5+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling

Field Preparation:

• 5 players max per station
• 3 balls per group
• grid (6yds x 12yds)
• supply of cones

Description:

• the defender in the middle is restricted to move from side to side only on the middle line trying to stop the dribbling attacker
• once the attacker is past the defender the next player from the opposite side repeats the sequence
• the attacker is awarded a point if he gets past the defender without having the defender touch the ball
• the attacker with the most points wins
• switch defenders every 2-3 minutes

Variation:

• add another line on which a second defender can only move from side to side also
• the attacker has to dribble through a zone with a defender which is 3-6 yds deep
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points:

• close control
• deception
• set up defender
• change of speed & direction
• protect the ball

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