Written by Dave Clarke
1v1 Warm Up
The coach is looking for players to recognise where the ball is and where they are when they get the ball in relation to the goal and the opposite player. In possession players must try to keep the ball and advance play. Out of possession press play.
Coaching Objectives
ATTACKING
- Dribble using the leg furthest away from the defender and try to use the outside of the foot
- Try to take the defender into areas that are more attacking to take the initiative
- Use feints and skills to create space and give time on the ball
- Finish on goal as soon as possible
- Movement is key to keeping the defender at bay
DEFENDING
- Position the body sideways so reaction speed is faster
- Be on balls of feet so reaction also quicker
- Use defensive feints to trouble the attacker and cause mistakes
- When attacker is close eyes on ball not on player
- Don't jump in and make it easier for the attacker
- If beaten by the attacker's skill sprint to the goal to defend it
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 4 - 6 Players
- 2 Target Goals
- Up to 3 Bibs
- 20 x15 y
What the Players Do
With 6 players create two teams of 3 players but split the number you have accordingly. Set up with two coaches one on each side of the area who control play. In the first part the first coach…Winning 1v1s
Winning 1v1s is vital to the development of individuals and gives the team skills to get behind a defence or advance through midfield or down the wing
Coaching Objectives
ATTACKING
- Dribble using the leg furthest away from the defender and try to use the outside of the foot
- Try to take the defender into areas that are more attacking to take the initiative
- Use feints and skills to create space and give time on the ball
- Finish on goal as soon as possible
- Movement is key to keeping the defender at bay
DEFENDING
- Position the body sideways so reaction speed is faster
- Be on balls of feet so reaction also quicker
- Use defensive feints to trouble the attacker and cause mistakes
- When attacker is close eyes on ball not on player
- Don't jump in and make it easier for the attacker
- If beaten by the attacker's skill sprint to the goal to defend it
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 6 Players
- 2 Goals
- 3 Bibs
- 20x20 y
What the Players Do
For this drill you need an area 20 x 20 yards, 6 players, 2 mini goals, cones and balls. Play for 15 minutes. Start with the defender passing to the attacker and then reacting to the movement…Creating Space in 1v1s
The very best strikers find space when they go into 1v1s, creating the best opportunities to score goals. The more space exploited, the more chances can be created
Coaching Objectives
This drill requires players to exploit space and create overloads to overwhelm the opposition.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- 16 Players
- 2 Large & 8 Small Goals
- 8 Bibs
- 25x20 y
What the Players Do
For this drill you need a main playing area of 20x20 yards with two large goals with four small playing areas of 5x5 yards on each corner of the main pitch each with two small goals. You need 16…Continue Reading For Free
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