Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): 1v1 Drills

1v1 Angles

Organisation:

• Red defender starts by passing to the attacker (blue) who looks to score in either the mini goal or dribble through the red gates.
• If the defender wins the ball back they look to transition to attack either gate on the blue teams side. 
• Swap roles after 3-4 minutes.

• Soft touches to get around defender
• Big touches to get away from defender
• Player with head up
• Change of speed & direction to create space.
• Shielding the ball

• 'High to low' & 'Fast to slow' as you approach the ball
• 'Surfer' pose, side on, bent knees
• Eyes on the ball

• Quick reaction to winning/losing the ball

1v1- 1 touch passing

Organisation:

• 5 players - 1v1 inside the box
• The attacker (in blue) looks to receive and play a 1 touch pass off any of the outside players.
• If the defender wins possession, they become the attacker.
• Try to make 3 passes to then swap with another outside player.

Modify:

• Take away one/two balls, make more difficult for attacking player.

Attacking KP's:

• Quality Passing - Timing, Weight, Accuracy (+10 years)
• Movement to Receive - double movements
• Playing with head up - scanning
• Angles/Distances of Support (+11 years)
• Body shape - receive on back foot
• Communication - call for the ball

Transition KP's:

• Quick Reaction to winning/losing possession

Questions:

• How can I help my teammate on the ball?
• What sort of movement should I make before running towards my teammate?

1v1 Finishing under pressure

Organisation:

• Play starts with the red defender passing to the blue attacker.
• Blue attacker receives and looks to score on goal.
• Red defender after passing runs through the red gates and tries to get back and defend the goal.

• Big touches to get away from defender
• Player with head up
• Body over ball when striking
• Accuracy over power

• Work hard to recover quickly

Questions:

• Why do we lean forward when striking the ball?