Soccer 1v1 Dribbling Gates # 1 Training Drill
Setup
- in pairs
- cone goals (2-3 yds)
- good supply of cones
- each pair with one ball
- 5-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- the player with the ball tries to dribble through as many cone goals as possible
- players cannot go through the same goal twice in a row
- if the defender wins ball, he gives it back to the attacker
- switch roles after appr. 45-60 seconds
- play for 2-3 rounds
- player with most goals wins
Variations
- play in teams (3v3 with one ball)
- if the defender wins the ball he is allowed to score
- if a player beats the defender with a move, he is awarded an extra point
Coaching Points
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: vision
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: deny turn
