Languages
Pages
Legal
Soccer Drills for U8: One v One BattlesJanuary 29, 2015 by thomas karapatsos / 2 Comments
H O M E
A B O U T
S O C C E R
A C A D E M Y
C O N T A C T
U S
Share2 Share8 Tweet Pin5 Share1
Soccer Drills for U8
The purpose of this drill is to allow players to develop their dribbling and defending techniques
As players develop and mature in ability, they should begin to realise that soccer is about one
on one duals and beating your direct opponent.
1v1
Players on the red team are the attacking side and start with possession. The red player must
try and dribble his opponent and stop the ball in between the cones.
Players on the blue team need to defend- if they gain possession-they become the attackers
and try and stop the ball in between the cones.
The dual stops once the ball leaves the square or a player reaches the opposite side of the
square with possession of the ball.
The 1v1 drill should be conducted in a small grid to allow close battles for the ball.
1v1 variation
A quick variation to this drill involves the addition of goals & goalkeepers. This drill now
simulates -one on ones- during match day and offers the attackers the opportunity to shoot.
2v2
Another variation to the following drill is the addition of 2 more players. This allows for -one on
one- duals but also allows for passing and running off the ball.
Once possession is lost, the defenders become the attackers and vice versa.
If the ball leaves the grid or a goal is scored, the next duo enter the field.
When coaching or watching your child train always remember to praise effort, not the score or
the outcome.
Filed Under: Soccer Drills
Tagged With: soccer drills for U8
Comments
Valerie says
February 20, 2015 at 8:47 AM
Really great drills to run in practice. These “battles” will really help prepare for upcoming
games.
Reply
Share2 Share8 Tweet Pin5 Share1
Caryl Anne says
March 21, 2015 at 2:33 AM
I love that you incorporated photos because this is normally much easier shown that explained,
especially to younger ones. Thanks!
Reply
Leave a Reply
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Name *
Email *
Website
Comment
POST COMMENT
RECENT POSTS
Soccer Training or the iPad
5 Keys to Coaching Kids Soccer
Soccer Drills for Kids Soccer
Soccer Drills: Triangle Passing
The Death of Kids Soccer
SEARCH FORM
Search this website …
ARCHIVES
Top Related