Soccer 1v1 Face Off Training Drill
Setup
- 4 groups
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- game starts with a pass from a player to another player on the opposite line
- players try to dribble across opposite end line
- play continues until one player dribbles over end line
- rotate groups that start with the ball
Variations
- players dribble the ball onto the field
- winner stays on to defend the next player coming from the end line he tried to score on (ball is dribbled onto the field)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: change of direction and speed
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: creativity
- Defending: closing down
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- Defending: timing and decision to tackle
