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7-a-side·PassingDribbling

1v1 Diamond Shooting Drill

5 playersU9U10U11U12U13U14U15U16U18DevelopingAdvanced

A passing combination drill with movement off the ball that finishes with a 1v1 to goal. Players who miss the shot become the keeper, adding a fun competitive twist.

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Main Activity~60 min

Set cones in a diamond shape about 20 yards from goal, each cone about 12 yards apart. One player each starts at cones 2, 3, and 4. Remaining players form a line behind cone 1 with a ball supply. Player 1 passes to Player 2 and follows their pass to Player 2's position. Player 2 passes to Player 3 and quickly moves into defensive position. Player 3 passes to Player 4 and takes Player 4's position. Player 4 receives the ball and immediately takes on Player 2 in a 1v1 battle to goal. If Player 4 doesn't score, they become the keeper. If they score, the keeper remains.

  • Good passing combination
  • Quick movement off the ball
  • Good defensive posture and positioning
  • Shooter beats defender with speed and gets shot on target
Cones (4 in a diamond shape)Soccer ballsFull-size goalGoalkeeper
If players struggle: reduce the defender to 50% intensityIf still struggling: remove the defensive player entirely