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7-a-side·PassingDribbling

2v1, Receiving while Facing the Defender

3 playersU9U10U11U12U13U14U15U16U18DevelopingAdvanced

A ball control drill working on trapping and controlling with the foot, thigh, and chest while facing an advancing defender, then deciding to dribble or play to a second attacker in a 2v1.

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Main Activity~60 min

Create an area approximately 20x30 yards. Groups of three. Player 1 starts on one side of the grid. Players 2 and 3 start on the opposite side. Player 1 serves the ball into Player 2 and follows the pass to defend. Player 2 moves towards the ball, makes a quality controlling touch away from the advancing pressure of Player 1, and attacks the end line where Player 1 started. Player 2 can pass to Player 3 creating a 2v1. A goal is scored by stopping the ball on the far end line. The server serves to the chest, thigh, and feet at the coach's instruction.

  • Quick control and move forward
  • First touch should be into space away from the advancing player
  • Controlling player must decide to pass or dribble
  • Proper technique when controlling the ball with different body parts
Cones (for 20x30 area)Soccer balls
Harder: place a 2nd defender 5-7 yards behind Players 2 and 3 to pressure from behind; this defender makes a recovery run to get goal-side of the ball