Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
1 v 1
Field Position:
Offense, Defense
Drill Style:
Skills
Time Needed:
10 min
Field Location:
Attack Zone
Skill Level:
Basic
Obejective
This drill is excellent for teaching players 1 v 1 tactics and skills on both offense and defense. The objective is to either beat your player to the hole for a shot, or to defend in proper form and cause a turnover or a low angle shot.
Description of Drill-Execution
Set up 4 cones around the 12 meter, one at X (behind the cage) and one at the top or Point. Then have 2 other cones out wide. Have a line of both offense and defense at each cone. The offensive player will be going 1 on 1 with the defender.
The coach starts each 1 on 1 by throwing the ball to the offensive player at each line, you may also roll the ball to start with a ground ball. The player will gather the ball and go to goal, taking the defender 1 on 1. The coach should give each 1 on 1 4 -5 second to develop into a shot or take away, after that a double whistle should blow and end the 1 on1.
After each 1 on 1, the coach will throw to another line and start that line. Have the players on offense rotate clockwise and the defense rotate counterclockwise, so that you get a different mix of players going 1 on 1 each time.
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- Dodging
- Cradling
- Defense Positioning
- 1 v 1
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
Vary the locations where the 1 on 1 will start. You may also have the goalie clear out each save, or even clear each goal to a breaking defender. This can work on a re-break situation.