Soccer 1v1 Receiving Square Training Drill
Setup
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- each player at a corner with a ball
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- players inside squares move towards ball, receive it and dribble to next corner
- 2-3 defenders try to win possession once the attacker leaves the square (defender cannot intercept the pass)
- play is over once a player (attacker or defender) dribbles out of the grid and high fives the next player in line at the next corner
- defenders switch roles with the attacker that they took the ball from
- player at the corner follows his pass into square
Variations
- vary number of defenders
- play with passive defenders
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- close control
- change of speed &direction
- communication
- protect your ball
- deception
- set up defender
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- good first touch
