1v1 to two small goals
The attacker can score in either of two small goals on the end line; the defender must choose which to protect. Teaches attackers to switch and defenders to show one way.
Your assistant coach: turn this drill into a full session, plan the weeks around it and tell me how it went.
Set-up
- Two small goals on one end line, 10 metres apart.
- Attacker starts at the other end; defender starts in the middle.
Equipment: Mini goals or cone goals, balls
How it works
- Defender passes to the attacker and closes down.
- Attacker scores in either small goal.
- Defender wins it and dribbles over the attacker's line. Swap roles.
Coaching points
- Attacker: commit the defender to one goal, then switch.
- Defender: show them towards one goal and stay goal-side.
- Change of pace after the switch.
Add this drill to a session plan โ
Make it easier
- Goals further apart
Make it harder
- Goals closer together
- Time limit
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