Drill Description

• Two players play 1 v. 1 in 15 x 16-yard field.
• Each player is assigned two edges of the field to defend.
• The player with the ball tries to get past his opponent and dribble across on of his/her lines.
• If he/she succeeds, he/she scores one point.
• Playing time: about one minute per round.

Coaching Tips

• Stay close to the player with the ball
• Stay flexible; react to changes in direction
• Adjust the size of the field according to the players' skill level
• Set up a small goal on each side of the field. Each player attacks on two goals and defends the other two.
• Make it a team competition: One player from Team A against one from Team B for one minute. The points from all 1 v 1's are added to make team totals.

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