Organization:

Grid of 12 x 12 yards, with two gates of three yards wide in opposite corners. 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 scores by dribbling the ball through one of the two gates. Be in control of the ball when scoring. The defender scores by dribbling through the attacker's gates. Switch side after turn.

Goal:

Improve the ability to beat an opponent in a 1v1 situation, and keep the ball under control after the move. 

Equipment: 

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 dribble through the gate, while keeping the ball under control. 

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 with a dribble through one of the two attacker's gates. 

Game:

Make two teams and keep track of the score.