Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Dribbling - 2v1 Attacking

Passing Off A Dribble (15 mins)

SetUp

Two 20x10, Two 3 Yard Gates in the middle

Organization

Player 1 starts with the ball and dribbles forward at speed. Judging the angle the player must pass through the gate to player 2 and joins the opposite line. The sequence continues. Introduce two balls.

Progressions

Player now dribbles past the gate, performs a sharp turn before playing back through the gate.

Coaching Points

Encourage pass with correct angle and weight

Players should be encouraged to receive/collect the ball on the move

2v1 Choice Game (20 mins)

SetUp

3 Teams of 3-4, Two Goals

Organization

Players at A start with the ball. Player A dribbles out a little and chooses to pass to team B or team C. If the player A passes to player on B, then player on C becomes the defender. Player A and B combine to the opposite goal.

Progressions

Rotate player starting positions. Set up from opposite side.

Coaching Points

Encourage attackers to commit the defender to set up the pass

Timing and weight of pass

Timing and angle of support runs, overlap