Soccer 1v1 Goal Line Targets Training Drill
Setup
- groups of 4
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per group
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- the player with the ball attempts to pass the ball to a target on the opposite end line
- if the target receives a pass he switches roles with the passer and then tries to connect a pass to the target on the opposite end line
- if the defender wins the ball he tries to make a pass to player on the opposite side
Variations
- passes can only be made past the middle line
- attacker can use player on his own end line for support
- adjust size of field if necessary
Coaching Points
- angle of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- weight of pass
- accuracy
