1v1 Face Off
This soccer skills dribbling drill will focus on encouraging players to dribble, take players on, shielding and vision to find the open space.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: dribbling, attacking, defending
Field Preparation:
- 4 groups
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- game starts with a pass from a player to another player on the opposite line
- players try to dribble across opposite end line
- play continues until one player dribbles over end line
- rotate groups that start with the ball
Variation:
- players dribble the ball onto the field
- winner stays on to defend the next player coming from the end line he tried to score on (ball is dribbled onto the field)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- creativity
Defending:
- closing down
- angle and speed of approach
- body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- timing and decision to tackle
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