Soccer 1v1 Two Goal Finish Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 2 goalies
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- coach distributes ball and players from each team to play 1v1 until goal is scored or ball goes out of bounds
- players can score on either goal
Variations
- play 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 etc.
- vary ways of distribution (high, low, thrown etc.)
- play with 2x cone goals on same goal line which players have to dribble through in order to score
- coach distributes ball and teammate of the player that wins the ball enters the game to make a 2v1
- play with only one large goal with goalie
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: quick finish
- Attacking: seal off opponent
- Attacking: good first touch
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: soft touch
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: deny turn
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- Defending: timing and decision to tackle
