Soccer 1v1 End Zone Training Drill
Setup
- 4 teams with 3-4 players each
- 2 grids (15yds x 20yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- teams score a point by dribbling into opponent's end zone with control
- team that was scored on last always starts with the ball
- next pair comes on if a goal is scored or the ball goes out of bounce
Variations
- play tournament (team with 10 points advances)
- players must stop the ball dead inside the end zone for the point to count
- 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
