Soccer 1v1v1v1 Training Drill
Setup
- 4 teams
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies (optional)
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- on coach's command one player from each team attempts to dribble a ball from the middle of the grid back to his/her corner
- each player who gets a ball to his/her corner with control is awarded a point
- next group of players repeats sequence
Variations
- play with three teams only
- player who gets his/her ball back first gets an extra point
- player who beats defender with move successfully gets an extra point
- vary the number of balls in the middle to make it easier/harder
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
