Zone 1v1
This collection of soccer coaching drills for youngsters concentrates on the fundamentals in the game – possessing, passing, tackling, heading and finishing. Ensure that your kids’ attention is increasing using these particularly exciting soccer exercises for young children that will help them learn the essentials of the game. This drill will assist you to get your pointers across by using images together with in-depth directions teaching how to perform the soccer practice drills.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 4+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 4-6 players max per station
- each attacker with a ball
- cones to mark off area
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- defenders must stay in their designated zones
- defenders can enter their zone and attack the ball as soon as the attacker dribbles inside
- attacker replaces the second defender who takes the first defender’s position
- next first defender becomes the attacker
Variation:
- add a third zone/defender
- one defender is passive, other defender is active
- all defenders are passive
- all defenders are active
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
Defending:
- closing down
- angle and speed of approach
- body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- timing and decision to tackle
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