Soccer 1v1 Through Cone Goals Training Drill
Setup
- 1 goalie
- 1 goal. 2 cone goals (5-7yds)
- good supply of balls
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- players dribble through cone goal to take on defender in a 1v1 situation
- defender is allowed to enter through cone goal #2 once the attacker crosses through goal #1
- the defender cannot follow the attacker once he dribbles through cone goal #2
- next the attacker becomes the defender
Variations
- defender only becones an attacker if he wins the ball
- once the attacker dribbles through cone goal #2 he must finish on goal with his first touch
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- accuracy over power
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- close control
