Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 1v1 Games
Description
January 2017: Dribbling activity & SSGs to improve 1v1 ability
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
1v1 Activity
Continious Activity to improve 1v1 skills
Organization:
- Small grid. Size dependant on the age group.
- 6 players in each grid. Number of grids depend on amount of players.
How to Play:
- Objective is for attacker to beat defender and complete a pass to player on opposite side.
- Defender tries to force attacker to the outside or win possession of the ball.
Variations:
- Defender stays until they win the ball.
- After each round, switch both players.
- If defender wins ball, send in a new player.
Coaching Points:
- 100% work rate
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
1v1 Zones
Activity with two 1v1 zones (areas)
Organization:
- 10x10 or 15x15 playing area.
- Divide field into 2 zones.
How to Play:
- 2 players in each zone, 1 from each team.
- 1v1 in each zone. Goal may only be scored from the attacking half of the field.
Coaching Notes:
- Create space to either pass to teammate or for shot on goal.
- Defenders, press the ball and force attacker to sideline.
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
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Free Dribble with Defenders
Progressive warmup activity to prepare for the session.
Organization:
- Grid size appropriate to number of players.
- Every player starts with a ball.
How to Play:
- Players dribble freely within the grid, performing attacking moves on the coach's signal.
Progression:
- Add 2 or 3 defenders. Attacking players must perform move or turn when approaching a defender. If defender gains possession of the ball, those players switch roles.
Coaching Notes:
- Focus on performing skills with quality.
- Perform move with enough time and space to beat defender.