Soccer Get Past The Defender # 1 Training Drill
Setup
- 5 players max per station
- grid (6yds x 12yds)
- the defender in the middle is restricted to move from side to side only on the middle line trying to stop the dribbling attacker
- good supply of cones
- 3 balls per group
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- once the attacker is past the defender the next player from the opposite side repeats the sequence
- the attacker is awarded a point if he gets past the defender without having the defender touch the ball
- the attacker with the most points wins
- switch defenders every 2-3 minutes
Variations
- add another line on which a second defender can only move from side to side also
- the attacker has to dribble through a zone with a defender which is 3-6 yds deep
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- close control
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
