Soccer 2v2 End Line Dribble Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- in pairs
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- one team form a line on one side of the grid with the other team on the opposite side
- coach plays the ball in
- teams score by dribbling across the opposing team's goal line
- if a goal is scored, the ball goes out of bounce or after 45 seconds next two pairs come onto the field
- rotate partners and pairings
- team with most goals wins
Variations
- play 1v1 or 3v3 etc.
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: body position — open to field
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Attacking: change of direction and speed
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: setting up defender
- Attacking: protecting the ball
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: intercept passes
- Defending: track recovery runs
- Defending: change role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
