Organization:

Area: 20Y x 15Y. Size of field also depends on the goal of the activity/training and age group.

Set up two small goals on one end line. Two groups stand between these goals, with the coach, who is the feeder.  The coach plays the ball onto the field and two players run out to start the 1v1.  The player who takes control over the ball must first dribble over the 'attack line' before being allowed to score on two of the small goals. Rotate opponents after several turns. 

 

Variation:

Use a large goal with goalkeeper to score on. Turn it into a 2v2 game. 

 

Game: 

Make two teams and keep track of the score. Also, individual players keep track of the number of goals that they score. 

 

FOCUS POINTS:

• Quick reaction from the players when the coach passes the ball onto the field. 

 

Attacking

• Dribbling technique. Keep the ball close and shield the ball. 
• Feel where the defender is and either turn to the left or right. Bring up inside arm when turning to shield off the defender. 
• Go around the defender and explode. 
• Change direction and go to other goal. 
• Score as quickly as possible. 

 

Defending

• Immediate pressure on the ball.

When benig behind the attacker: 

• Bend knees and sit low behind the attacker. 
• Keep arm's length and when the attacker turns try to step in between the body and the ball, without making a foul. 

When facing the attacker:

• Bend knees and stand in angle. Don't face the attacker straight on.  
• Attack the ball at the right moment, without make a foul. 
• Explode away after winning the ball. 

 

Transition Defending to Attacking:

• Immediate reaction after winning the ball: attack!

• Try to score quickly.

 

Transition Attacking to Defending:

• Immediate reaction after losing the ball.

• Don’t stop defending.

• Reaction!