Organization:

Area: 15y x 8y

Groups of players on each side of grid. Defender passes the ball to the attacker and the 1v1 starts. The attacker tries to beat the defender and shoots with a quick shot at the empty goal. The defender can score on two small goals. Switch side after turn.

Goal:

Improve the ability to beat an opponent in a 1v1 situation.

Equipment: 

2 small goals and 1 large goal, balls, cones, bibs.

Coaching Points:

Attacker:

• Receive the ball  properly; close or further from foot, depending on the distance to the incoming defender.  

• Make speed, dribble with laces or outside foot.

• Look over the ball when dribbling or use peripheral vision. 

• When you get closer to the defender, keep the ball closer to your foot

• Make your move at the right moment. Not too far away or too close to the defender.  

• Explode after the move and shoot as quickly as possible. 

Defender:

• Approach the attacker quickly, slow down when getting close.

• Stand in an angled position, low in the knees, elbows bent.

• Move feet quickly with little steps and force the attacker to the sideline.

• Win the ball back at the right moment.  

• Explode after winning the ball and score as quickly as possible. 

Game:

Make two teams and keep track of the score.