1v1 Through Cone Goals
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
(16-Adult)
Number of Players: 5+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 1 goal with goalie
- 2 cone goals (5-7yds)
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- players dribble through cone goal to take on defender in a 1v1 situation
- defender is allowed to enter through cone goal #2 once the attacker crosses through goal #1
- the defender cannot follow the attacker once he dribbles through cone goal #2
- next the attacker becomes the defender
Variation:
- defender only becones an attacker if he wins the ball
- once the attacker dribbles through cone goal #2 he must finish on goal with his first touch
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- accuracy over power
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- close control
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