1v1 Four Cone Goals
Soccer 1v1 drills like this one are great for focusing on teaching players attacking skills such as taking on their opponent or learning to attack space.
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Basic Information
Age Group (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
(16-Adult)
Number of Players 6+
Difficulty Easy-Medium
Time 10-15 min.
Emphasis: dribbling, attacking, defending
Field Preparation:
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 4x cone goals (3-4yds)
- pinnies
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- play 1v1
- players can score by dribbling through any cone goal
- coach distributes ball
- play continues until goal is scored or ball goes out of bounce
Variation:
- play 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 etc.
- each team is assigned two goals
- vary ways of distribution (high, low, thrown etc.)
- players score by stopping the ball dead on opponent’s goal line
- play without cone goals where players score by stopping the ball dead on one of the two opponent’s assigned end lines
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- close control
- set up defender
- seal off defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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