1v1 1st Attacker Dribbling Without Opposition

This 1v1 dribbling exercise allows coaches to focus on the 1st attacker's ability to beat the defender on the dribble. In this soccer drill, the coach should focus on the attacker's approach, make sure the attacker has a change in direction, and finish with a burst of speed (change of pace). This drill helps beginners get the feel for moving around defenders.  

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Setup

Have the team pair up with the partners facing each other about 7-10 yards apart.

Instructions

Have the defenders start the exercise by playing a ball to the attacker's feet. The defender then takes a step towards the approaching attacker, but not to defend.

The attacker should get control of the ball, move towards the defender, make a "fake", change the direction of the ball, then have a good change of pace to leave the defender quickly. It is important to make sure the defender is passive and not attempts to steal the ball at this stage in development.

Variations

• Let the defender apply a little pressure on the attacker by stepping in front of the attacker as they make a change of direction.

Coaching Points

• Good Controling touch
• Good approach with the right amount of speed and control
• Make sure attacker dribbles directly at the defender
• Have the player "fake" by steping over the ball, having a hard step, studder step, dragging a foot or toe, dipping their shoulders, faking a kick or using their eyes to look in a direction opposite of where they are going.
• Good change of direction once a fake is made to move away from the defender
• Good change of pace to leave the defender once they have them off-balanced from the fake and change of direction.

Soccer Drill Focus

• Dribbling Drills
• Attacking Drills
• Warm up Drills

Soccer Drill Titled: 1v1 1st Attacker Dribbling Without Opposition
Tagged: 1v1 dribbling drill, 1v1 dribbling 1st attacker, 1st attacker, first attacker skills
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Published by: Chris Johnson