Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): 7 1v1 Games (Start Time: 2013-11-18 12:15:00)

Screen 1

Play starts with one player dribbling into the grid to take on a player from the other team. They play until either a goal is scored or the ball goes over a line.

Unlike normal player, it is irrelevent who a ball goes out on. When a ball goes over the line of the team`s color (whether a goal or out of bounds), the first player in that line begins to dribble into the box (their teammate leaves the grid to get the ball and get in line) while the "old" player from the other team stays in to defend. Players must always dribble into the area-never enter with a ball.

There should be no waiting when it is time to enter the grid. Response to the previous play should be immediate and the tempo should be high.

Screen 3

Each 1v1 pair has a small area with a line between them. The line has 2 small gates (about the size of 2 balls) on each end and about 5 yards between them. Neither player can cross the line between them in any way.

Players attempt to dribble thru (do not let them pass through!) either of the gates to score. The defender can`t cross the line, but can stop them with a timely tackle inside one of the gates.

If the ball goes wide of the gates or rolls over the line between the gates, its a turnover. If the defensive player successfully tackles in the gate, they get the ball and continue playing. As in a game, the player scored upon gets the ball after goals.

Play should be as continuous as possible and very creative and competitive. I usually set the grids up so that winners move up and losers stay in place, outside of the loser at the "top" field, who has to make the "walk of shame" back to the lowest grid.

Play for varied time. To tie break, I usually go with rock/paper/scissors for speed purposes, but obviously skill-related comps could be done instead.

Screen 5

On GO, the attacking players must (all at the same time), attempt to dribble through the zones (defenders must stay in their own zones) past the far line for a point. If the defenders win the ball, they simply play the ball outside of the grid (do not allow your players to launch the balls away!). After each point or clearance, the dribbler must go back to the starter line to start over and do it again. Rounds should be between 60-120 seconds. Switch roles for the teams and compare their scores. If you have an odd number of players, use 1 as an "all time dribbler" who doesn`t switch to defend after any rounds.

Obviously, #s spacing in zones is dependent on the number of players. Coaches should vary the numbers (and where they are) to dictate how easy or difficult it is for the attackers. I would recommend atleast 1 defender in all grids.

Screen 7

Basic 1v1 play, but to 2 offset goals facing opposite directions. The 1st player passes the ball firmly across to the 2nd and immediately sprints out to pressure them. Play is live and either player can score in either goal. They must constantly transition and deal with the odd shape. Players switch side after each play.

When I play this, I add in this rule: If the previous pair is not done playing after 20 seconds, the next pair must start up to join them and play simultaneously in the grid (but all 1v1-they do not join any players).