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5-a-side·DribblingDefending

1v1 or 2v2 - Get Outta Here

6 playersU9U10U11U12U13U14U15U16U18DevelopingAdvanced

A very fast-paced 1v1 (or 2v2/3v3) game where players who score stay on, and those scored against or who put the ball out must sprint off and are immediately replaced. Focuses on dribbling, passing, and scoring in small-sided situations.

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Main Activity~60 min

Set up a 15x25 yard grid with training sticks or a small goal at each end. Divide into two teams. Each team always defends the same goal. Players line up on each side of the coach who stands at the sideline with a supply of balls. Coach plays a ball in the grid and the first player from each line plays 1v1. If a player scores, they stay on; the player scored against returns to their line. If the ball goes out of bounds, both players sprint off the field and return to their lines. Players from each team quickly enter to play the next 1v1. Coach immediately plays a new ball to the team that scored. Very fast-paced.

  • Promote good small-group passing, early support, good skills to beat defenders
  • Encourage taking shots
Cones (for 15x25 grid)Training sticks or small goals (2)Soccer ballsPinnies
Increase field size and progress to 2v2, then 3v3Limit touches during 2v2 or 3v3 to encourage passingEnforce requirement to beat a player before passing