1v1 Number Goals
Study and implement our super soccer skills video. Being able to dribble and shield the ball is perhaps the most important soccer skill for young players.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (3-4yds)
- pinnies optional
Description:
- play 1v1
- each goal is assigned a number from 1-3
- coach distributes the ball (high/low throw, high/low pass)
- when coach calls out a number players (1v1) can score by dribbling through the cone goal with that number
- play continues until goal is scored or ball goes out of bounce
- players keep rotating 1v1s
Variation:
- play with 2 or 4 cone goals
- play 2v2
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- seal off defender
- quick decision making
- 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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