Soccer 1v1 Coast To Coast Training Drill
Setup
- grid (20yds x 20yds)
- cones to mark off area
- each player around the grid with a ball
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- on coach's command a specific player attempts to dribble to the opposite end line
- if the defender in the middle wins the ball, he switches roles with the attacker
Variations
- start activity without balls as a warm up
- 2 players defend the middle and coach calls two players to dribble to opposite end line
- 2 defenders in the middle stay connected by holding a pinnie
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
