1v1 Hot Box Training
This is a simple 1 on 1 soccer drill to start your practice as it prepares the player’s body for the movements needed for proper execution throughout practice.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 4+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 5-15 min.
Emphasis: dribbling
Field Preparation:
- in pairs
- each pair with a ball
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- 6x cone goals (3-4yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- attacking player starts with the ball outside the grid
- defending player starts from inside the grid (appr. 5yds away)
- attacker enters the grid with the ball and scores by dribbling through a cone goal out of the grid with control of the ball
- if the defender wins the ball, it is given back to the attacker
- attacker cannot score on the same goal twice in a row
Variation:
- both players can score
- attackers score by stopping the ball dead on the cone goal line
Coaching Points:
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
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