Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): 1v1 to 2v1 to 2v2

1v1 to 2v1 to 2v2 (10 mins)

Practice:

1v1 to 2v1 or 2v2

Objective:

Dribble and pass to find the open goal on the field

Set up:

Using one half of a 4v4 field, 20 x 15 yards, set up four small goals in the corners. Coach starts at the center with two teams of players on each side of him/her. Coach will play a ball out and a player from each team will go after and try to score on one of the goals. Play ends when the ball goes through a goal or out of bounds and a new group of players will go in. Point is scored when a player kicks the ball through the goal.

Variations:

2v1 or 2v2, coach can tell the kids before the ball is played in.

Time:

10 mins, play for 2 mins then take a 30 second break

Key Words:

Use Space, Find openings, Pass, Dribble

Coaching Points:

Soft Touches when dribbling

Point your tow down and lock your ankle, use pinky toe

Pass with the inside of the foot, point your toe up and lock your ankle

Keep your head up and find the open goal (space) on the field