1v1 Corner Goal

  • Technical
  • U7 to U9
  • 4–16 players
  • Attacking
  • Defending
1v1 Corner Goal

Setup

You will require: 1 ball per 2 / 4 mini goals / 8 poles / 12 cones, Create an area approximately 15x15 yards, Split group into attackers and defenders, all defenders will have a ball each, add 2 corner goals in each end where the attackers and defenders are

How it works

The 1v1 begins with a pass across from the defender to the attacker, the attacker then attempts to score in one of the opposite corner goals, the defender tries to win the ball back and score in the goals of the attacking corner, keep play constant and rotate roles every 3 minutes

Coaching points

  • Transition quickly
  • Get goal side
  • Press quickly
  • Force one way
  • Move into space
  • Commit defender

Progressions

progression: Move goals to the opposite corners regression: Attackers start with the ball to remove initial pass

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