10 min â Dribbling Warmup â see pdf. Can be setup in a 15x15 square ...
10 min – Dribbling Warmup – see pdf. Can be setup in a 15x15 square also. 5 min – 1v1 continuous – have 2 setups of 10x10 5 min – 1v1 continuous with no tackle - have 2 setups of 10x10 5 min – 2v1 to goal – not on pdf – have 3 lines. One line starting on one goal post. Other two lines starting near mid field. Balls start from the line near the goal post and is played out to one of the two other lines. Both attack players located near the mid field line attack the goal against the defender who passed the ball out in a 2v1. Use a goalie. Game
Dribbling Warmup Drill Objective: This soccer drill is a great warm-up drill that allows players to work on touching the ball with all parts of the foot. If you want to improve players footwork and dribbling skills this is a good start to each practice.
Drill Setup: Either use the center circle of the field or build you a circle with cones. Each player needs to have a ball and start inside the circle.
Drill Instructions: 1. Have players dribble anyway they want inside the circle as long as they are using both feet for 2 minutes. 2. Have the players juggle for 1 minute using feet only trying to alternate from right to left. 3. Have players dribble with inside and outside of each foot with the following pattern: right foot - inside, outside, inside, outside then switch to left foot inside, outside, inside, outside and continue to switch feet. Do this for 2 minutes. 4. Have players juggle with their thighs and feet for 1 minute. Again instruct players to switch feet while juggling. 5. Have players work on cuts and turns. The players should be instructed to cut the ball quickly and have a short sprint after cutting or turning the ball. Make sure players are exploring with inside and outside of the foot cuts and staying with the ball when they cut. Do this for 2 minutes. 6. Now instruct the players to juggle again. This time juggle with the feet and pop the ball to the chest and back down to the feet. Do this for 1 minute. 7. Now have players turn the pace up a notch and play full speed working on cuts, turns, and avoiding collisions. Push players to work hard for 1 minute straight.
Drill Coaching Points: • Make sure the player is constantly lifting their head and checking their surroundings. This will help players find space and avoid other players. • Make sure players keep the ball close to them while in congested areas. This will help them move the ball more quickly to avoid other players and obstructions. • Encourage players to use all parts of their feet while dribbling (inside, outside, top, bottom).
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1 vs. 1 Continuous This is the base exercise for many useful variations of 1 vs. 1 training. Players play to end lines and when the ball leaves the area, they switch ends and roles and play again. Each duel starts with a pass (Player 1) and the receiving player (2) attempts to dribble over his opponent’s end line while the server attempts to win the ball and dribble over his opponent’s end line. Points of Emphasis Defender • • • • • • •
Serve must put attacker in difficult position (i.e. in the corner). Angled approach, closing off the grid and limiting the attacker’s options. Control the pace of the attacker. Apply pressure to the point that the attacker cannot feel comfortable to check options. Try to get the attacker into a shielding position if a tackle is not possible. Tackle at time of defender’s choosing (when the ball is off of the foot of the attacker or when the ball is underneath the attacker). If the ball is played in behind the defender, the defender’s run must cut out the run of the attacker.
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If the attacker gets ‘shoulder-on’ with the defender running after the ball, the defender must get ‘shoulder-ahead’ and hold off attacker. When the ball is won, quickly get out the opponent’s end of the grid.
Attacker • • • • • • • • • • •
Get a positive, sharp first touch on the serve. Assess the defender’s run: Can you get behind him immediately? Attack the front foot of the defender, working to keep attacking options open. If the defender squares up, can he be beaten between his legs? Use changes of speed and direction to create space and time. If an opening occurs, take it immediately. Avoid being forced into a shielding position. Use attacking moves to wrong-foot the defender and create time and space. Look for the moment to take the ‘kill-touch’. This is the ball that is played in behind the defender. Get the next touch after the ‘kill touch’ by getting ‘shoulder-ahead.’ If the ball is lost, win it back immediately. Get out of the grid quickly once you are in behind.
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1 vs. 1 Continuous: No Tackle In this variation of the base exercise, the defender (2) is not allowed to tackle. The attacker (1) is urged to get out of the grid as quickly as possible by getting in behind the defender. The defender is encouraged to make the exercise last as long as possible, delaying the attacker and forcing him to turn back, change directions, and protect the ball. Fake tackling should be encouraged to this end. This is a frustrating exercise on the defensive side of the ball, as the players want to tackle. It’s very good, however, in the sense that the defender must focus on staying goal-side and delaying, keeping good footwork and balance throughout. For the attackers, the tendency to slow down and gradually push the defender out of the grid is tantamount to defeat. The attackers must learn to run at defenders and force the issue.
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Dribbling Warmup Drill Objective: This soccer drill is a great warm-up drill that allows players to work on touching the ball with all parts of the foot. If you want to improve players footwork and dribbling skills this is a good start to each practice.
Drill Setup: Either use the center circle of the field or build you a circle with cones. Each player needs to have a ball and start inside the circle.
Drill Instructions: 1. Have players dribble anyway they want inside the circle as long as they are using both feet for 2 minutes. 2. Have the players juggle for 1 minute using feet only trying to alternate from right to left. 3. Have players dribble with inside and outside of each foot with the following pattern: right foot - inside, outside, inside, outside then switch to left foot inside, outside, inside, outside and continue to switch feet. Do this for 2 minutes. 4. Have players juggle with their thighs and feet for 1 minute. Again instruct players to switch feet while juggling. 5. Have players work on cuts and turns. The players should be instructed to cut the ball quickly and have a short sprint after cutting or turning the ball. Make sure players are exploring with inside and outside of the foot cuts and staying with the ball when they cut. Do this for 2 minutes. 6. Now instruct the players to juggle again. This time juggle with the feet and pop the ball to the chest and back down to the feet. Do this for 1 minute. 7. Now have players turn the pace up a notch and play full speed working on cuts, turns, and avoiding collisions. Push players to work hard for 1 minute straight.
Drill Coaching Points: • Make sure the player is constantly lifting their head and checking their surroundings. This will help players find space and avoid other players. • Make sure players keep the ball close to them while in congested areas. This will help them move the ball more quickly to avoid other players and obstructions. • Encourage players to use all parts of their feet while dribbling (inside, outside, top, bottom).
This ebook has been licensed to: Jason Deering ([email protected])
1 vs. 1 Continuous This is the base exercise for many useful variations of 1 vs. 1 training. Players play to end lines and when the ball leaves the area, they switch ends and roles and play again. Each duel starts with a pass (Player 1) and the receiving player (2) attempts to dribble over his opponent’s end line while the server attempts to win the ball and dribble over his opponent’s end line. Points of Emphasis Defender • • • • • • •
Serve must put attacker in difficult position (i.e. in the corner). Angled approach, closing off the grid and limiting the attacker’s options. Control the pace of the attacker. Apply pressure to the point that the attacker cannot feel comfortable to check options. Try to get the attacker into a shielding position if a tackle is not possible. Tackle at time of defender’s choosing (when the ball is off of the foot of the attacker or when the ball is underneath the attacker). If the ball is played in behind the defender, the defender’s run must cut out the run of the attacker.
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If you are not Jason Deering please destroy this copy and contact WORLD CLASS COACHING.
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If the attacker gets ‘shoulder-on’ with the defender running after the ball, the defender must get ‘shoulder-ahead’ and hold off attacker. When the ball is won, quickly get out the opponent’s end of the grid.
Attacker • • • • • • • • • • •
Get a positive, sharp first touch on the serve. Assess the defender’s run: Can you get behind him immediately? Attack the front foot of the defender, working to keep attacking options open. If the defender squares up, can he be beaten between his legs? Use changes of speed and direction to create space and time. If an opening occurs, take it immediately. Avoid being forced into a shielding position. Use attacking moves to wrong-foot the defender and create time and space. Look for the moment to take the ‘kill-touch’. This is the ball that is played in behind the defender. Get the next touch after the ‘kill touch’ by getting ‘shoulder-ahead.’ If the ball is lost, win it back immediately. Get out of the grid quickly once you are in behind.
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1 vs. 1 Continuous: No Tackle In this variation of the base exercise, the defender (2) is not allowed to tackle. The attacker (1) is urged to get out of the grid as quickly as possible by getting in behind the defender. The defender is encouraged to make the exercise last as long as possible, delaying the attacker and forcing him to turn back, change directions, and protect the ball. Fake tackling should be encouraged to this end. This is a frustrating exercise on the defensive side of the ball, as the players want to tackle. It’s very good, however, in the sense that the defender must focus on staying goal-side and delaying, keeping good footwork and balance throughout. For the attackers, the tendency to slow down and gradually push the defender out of the grid is tantamount to defeat. The attackers must learn to run at defenders and force the issue.
The Art of the Duel
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If you are not Jason Deering please destroy this copy and contact WORLD CLASS COACHING.
