1v1 Corner Mini Goals
This drill is for young soccer players that want to learn how to dribble a soccer ball and have fun at the same time.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 4-8
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- grid (15yds x 20yds)
- 4 mini-goals (3yds)
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
Description:
- each team behind its own goal line
- first player of each team play 1v1 until somebody scores on one of the two mini-goals or the ball goes out of
- bounce
- next set of players repeats sequence
- the team that scored last has their player dribble in the ball
Variation:
- play 2v2, 3v3 or 4v4
- play with a size 2 or 3 ball
- coach plays the game ball in (high/low throw, high/low pass)
- players attempt to dribble through one of their own two cone goals
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- acceleration
- close control
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