Soccer 1v1 Dribbling Gates # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- in pairs
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (3-5yds)
- 1 ball per pair
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- players in possession try to score by dribbling through as many cone goals as possible
- players cannot go through same gate twice in a row
- if the defender gets possession of the ball he has to give it back to his partner right away
- switch roles after appr. 45-60 seconds
Variations
- players score by stopping the ball between any cone goal
- defenders can also score on any goal (closest goal) if they win the ball
- if a player manages to dribble through all the cone goals he is awarded an extra point
- vary number and size of cone goals
- same rules as before but now play 3v3 or 4v4 with one ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: close control
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: deny turn
- Defending: timing and decision to tackle
