1v1 End Line Targets
These dribbling drills focus on soccer players and their ability to dribble and pass out of pressure.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 4 players per setup
- 1 ball per setup
- cones to mark off area
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- target players can move from side to side along the end line to receive the ball
- players score by dribbling directly to the target player’s feet
- next the target player becomes the attacker and tries to dribble to the target player on the opposite side
- the defender stays on until he scores on either target player
- the defender always starts from the halfway line with the attacker starting from one of the two end lines
Variation:
- defender is passive and switches roles with another player after appr. 2-3 minutes (attackers must beat him
- with a move to be awarded a point)
- defender is passive and becomes progressively more active
- 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
- deny turn
- timing and decision to tackle
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