Soccer Multiple 1v1s w End Zone Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- multiple 1v1s (players can only defend a designated player and cannot tackle another attacker)
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- no forward passes in attacking half
- teams score by dribbling into end zone with control
Variations
- allow all forward passes
- defenders can try to win the ball from anybody in defending half
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: quick transition
- Attacking: switch point of attack
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: body position - open to field
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: intercept pass
- Defending: change role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
