Angled 1v1
- Jan 6, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 17, 2024
Players: 2+ | Difficulty: 1 |
Description: 1v1 drill for improving first touch.
Application: Emphasizes the need for a deceptive and efficient first touch against a sideline with oncoming pressure.
Instructions
COLORS BASED ON EXAMPLE PICTURE:
The Red Player plays a pass out to the Blue Player.
Then immediately runs forward to defend the Blue Player.
The Blue Player will try to score in either of the two side pug goals.
The Blue Player must either take an effective first touch, getting them past the incoming Red Player, or a deceiving first touch, allowing them to dribble past the defender.
Rules
Either player can score in either goal.
Once a player scores or the ball goes out of play, the players go to line up in the opposite lines.
Setup
Rectangular Grid
2 Pug Goals
Lots of Soccer Balls
Rotation
Opposite Lines
Coaching Points
Help players build their confidence in their first touch.
Emphasize a combination of deception and speed in their first touches, putting them past the defender.
You can also allow them to also shoot on their first touch, making the defender have to close down quicker.
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