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1V1S & FINISHING

2v1 to goal

Two attackers take on a defender and goalkeeper. Players learn when to dribble, when to pass and how to finish, in a quick and competitive drill.

Suggested ages
U9 to adult
Players
6–12
Time
15 minutes
Area
25 × 20 m in front of one goal
Equipment
A goal, cones, balls, bibs
2v1 to goal diagramTwo attackers attack a goal defended by one defender and a goalkeeper. One attacker dribbles at the defender and passes to the other, who shoots. A 25 by 20 metre area: 2 players drawn as filled discs, 1 player drawn as rings, a goalkeeper marked with a cap; 4 cones, 1 goal; 1 pass, 1 run, 1 dribble, 1 shot.

25 × 20 m · drawn in FCommit’s figure style

AttackersDefenderGoalkeeperPassRunDribbleShotConeGoal

Set it up

  • Use one goal with a goalkeeper and mark a 25 × 20 m area in front of it.
  • Attackers wait in pairs at the far end. Defenders queue beside the goal with the balls.

How it works

  1. A defender passes to the first attacking pair and comes out to defend.
  2. The attackers try to score against the defender and the goalkeeper.
  3. The attack ends with a goal, a save, the ball going out or the defender winning it.
  4. If the defender wins the ball, they score by dribbling over the far end line.
  5. Rotate so everyone attacks and defends.

Coaching points

  • Ball carrier: drive at the defender to make them commit before you pass.
  • Support player: stay wide and level with the ball, not in line behind the defender.
  • Pass when the defender commits to you; dribble if they stay with your teammate.
  • Shoot early and low, across the goalkeeper.
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