1v1 Corner Goals
This drill is for younger soccer players that learn how to dribble a soccer ball with good technique which requires vision and awareness.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 4+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Ball Control, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- each player with a ball
- cones to mark off area
- corner goals (3-5 yds)
- pinnies optional
Description:
- one team (attackers) practices juggling in the middle of the grid and the other team (defenders) inside the
- corner areas as shown
- on coach’s command players in the corners put their ball just outside of the grid and the players in the middle
- dribble to one of the corners and attempt to enter the corner zone by dribbling around the defender
- players switch roles after each round
Variation:
- defenders can only move from side to side to defend the goal line
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
Defending:
- angle and speed of approach
- body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
- timing and decision to tackle
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