1v1 Goal Line Targets
This drill should be used with younger players to focus on soccer dribble skills, looking up and properly striking the ball ball at a target.
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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, passing
Field Preparation:
- groups of four
- each group with a ball
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- play 1v1
- the player with the ball attempts to pass the ball to a target on the opposite end line
- if the target receives a pass he switches roles with the passer and then tries to connect a pass to the target on the opposite end line
- if the defender wins the ball he tries to make a pass to player on the opposite side
Variation:
- passes can only be made past the middle line
- attacker can use player on his own end line for support
- adjust size of field if necessary
Coaching Points:
- angle of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- weight of pass
- accuracy
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