1v1 Rotation

  • Technical
  • U6 to U8
  • 3–10 players
  • Finishing
  • Dribbling
1v1 Rotation

Setup

You will require: 1 ball per 2 / 1 goal / 16 cones, Set up a 25x12 area with one goal at the end, attackers start on opposite side, defender 5 yards from goal

How it works

Attacker engages 1v1 with the defender to try and score, as soon as attack ends the attacker becomes defender for the next player, the play is continuous

Coaching points

  • Awareness
  • Tempo
  • Follow shot
  • Use the laces
  • Aim corners

Progressions

progression: Players receive a pass from the coach instead of starting with the ball regression: Defender must touch a cone before they can engage