Soccer Channel 1v1 with Cross Training Drill
Setup
- 1 goalie
- good supply of cones
- 1 goal
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- first player with the ball attempts to dribble through cone goal and then cross the ball towards the
- middle as shown
- the defenders must stay on their goal line and move only sideways
- next player repeats sequence from the other side
- switch roles often
Variations
- passive defenders
- add a defender in front of the goal to defend the cross
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- body mechanics and control of body
- body position and balance
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
- get defender off balance
- change of speed and direction
