Soccer 1v1 Corner Mini Goals Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (15yds x 20yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 4 mini-goals (3yds)
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team behind its own goal line
- first player of each team play 1v1 until somebody scores on one of the two mini-goals or the ball goes out of
- bounce
- next set of players repeats sequence
- the team that scored last has their player dribble in the ball
Variations
- play 2v2, 3v3 or 4v4
- play with a size 2 or 3 ball
- coach plays the game ball in (high/low throw, high/low pass)
- players attempt to dribble through one of their own two cone goals
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- acceleration
- close control
