Attacking / 1 v 1 / dribble, pass or shoot
Attacking 1v1 - Dribble, Pass or Shoot Category: Tactical: Attacking principles Difficulty: Beginner
1v1 Game (15 mins) Organization: -15-16 players -Area: Half Gym -See diagram for equipment and set up Players split into 2 teams. Play starts with coach playing the b all out into the area. The players must react and 1v1 situation is created. A goal is scored when a player drib b les the b all from outside to inside the Scoring Zone. Variations/Progressions: -Both players can come out at the same time -Team mate can move into scoring zone - player on the ball must pass to team mate through gate into centre to score Key Points: -Quick reactions -Turn to face the defender quickly if possible -Dribble at defender with speed -Quick changes of direction/speed -Acceleration away from defender -Ball control through gate -Accurate passing
M oves + Shot (15 mins) Organization: - Field setup as shown above - 2 teams Instructions: - Dribble at cones and perform move + shot in pugg goal: + Fake and take + Scissor and take + Stepover and take - Teams compete against each other. 1 point for each goal scored (must do move and shoot near cones) Coaching Points: - Fake and take -- step behind ball; drop shoulder; push ball into space and explode - Scissor - same as fake and take, but step in front of ball; keep foot close to ground - Dribble with foot that's going to do the fake - Small touches with top/side of foot as approaching defender (cones) Progressions: - Switch sides to work on moves other direction and left footed shot/pass
4v4 + Breakaway (20 mins) Organization: -40x25 field setup as shown - 1 ball Instructions: - Teams play 3v3 in middle and attempt to dribble across line where they go 1v1 against goalie - Defenders not allowed to play defense past line Coaching Points: - Look for 1v1 opportunities - Decision of when to shoot versus when to dribble around GK - GK --> come off line! Progressions: - Closest defender does a pushup and then can follow attacker - Closest defender can follow attacker - Require 3 passes before dribbling across line - Require 3 passes before can score
Everett Palache, Cleveland, United States of America Individual-Young Member
- Take cones away and just play
4 Goal Game (20 mins) Let your players Scrimmage for the last 10 minutes.
1v1 Game (15 mins) Organization: -15-16 players -Area: Half Gym -See diagram for equipment and set up Players split into 2 teams. Play starts with coach playing the b all out into the area. The players must react and 1v1 situation is created. A goal is scored when a player drib b les the b all from outside to inside the Scoring Zone. Variations/Progressions: -Both players can come out at the same time -Team mate can move into scoring zone - player on the ball must pass to team mate through gate into centre to score Key Points: -Quick reactions -Turn to face the defender quickly if possible -Dribble at defender with speed -Quick changes of direction/speed -Acceleration away from defender -Ball control through gate -Accurate passing
M oves + Shot (15 mins) Organization: - Field setup as shown above - 2 teams Instructions: - Dribble at cones and perform move + shot in pugg goal: + Fake and take + Scissor and take + Stepover and take - Teams compete against each other. 1 point for each goal scored (must do move and shoot near cones) Coaching Points: - Fake and take -- step behind ball; drop shoulder; push ball into space and explode - Scissor - same as fake and take, but step in front of ball; keep foot close to ground - Dribble with foot that's going to do the fake - Small touches with top/side of foot as approaching defender (cones) Progressions: - Switch sides to work on moves other direction and left footed shot/pass
4v4 + Breakaway (20 mins) Organization: -40x25 field setup as shown - 1 ball Instructions: - Teams play 3v3 in middle and attempt to dribble across line where they go 1v1 against goalie - Defenders not allowed to play defense past line Coaching Points: - Look for 1v1 opportunities - Decision of when to shoot versus when to dribble around GK - GK --> come off line! Progressions: - Closest defender does a pushup and then can follow attacker - Closest defender can follow attacker - Require 3 passes before dribbling across line - Require 3 passes before can score
Everett Palache, Cleveland, United States of America Individual-Young Member
- Take cones away and just play
4 Goal Game (20 mins) Let your players Scrimmage for the last 10 minutes.
