Normal 1v1

Players: 2+ | Difficulty: 1 |

Description:  1v1 grid with pug goals.

Application: Players work on their one on one skills, both defensive and offensive.

Instructions

1. One player (the defender) will play a pass across the grid to the other player (the attacker)

2. The other player will receive the pass, and dribble towards the defender to try and score.

3. The defender will try and steal the ball and score, or kick the ball out of play.

4. Play will continue until one of the players score, getting new balls as needed.

Setup

• Cone grid: 10 yards long, 5-8 yards wide.

• 2 Pug goals.

• Lots of soccer balls.

Rotation

• Players will switch lines after each round.

Coaching Points

• Can set a time limit.

• Players should work to attack at a game like speed.

For Youth Coaching:

• Disadvantages for defenders at random points to help the attacker:

  • "Freeze"

  • "Cover one eye"

  • "Run like with your hands behind your back"

  • Have the group pick certain animals they have to defend like.