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1v1 and 2v1 Goal Scoring Drill

Enhance attacking decision-making and dribbling skills in 1v1 and 2v1 scenarios.

Dribbling11-1213-14group3 players minimum
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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • 20x20 yard practice area
  • Cones to form four 2-yard wide goals (two flat, two angled)
  • Soccer balls
Setup
  1. Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
  2. Goals: Four 2-yard wide cone goals positioned around the area, two flat goals and two angled goals
  3. Team Red: 1 red defender starts on one side of the area holding a ball, ready to pass
  4. Team Blue: 2 blue attackers start on the opposite side of the area without balls, ready to receive the pass
  5. Equipment: Cones forming four 2-yard wide goals (two flat, two angled) spaced around the perimeter of the 20x20 area, soccer balls with each defender
Instructions
  1. A defender passes the ball to an attacker.
  2. The attacker must beat the defender and dribble through an angled goal.
  3. If the defender wins the ball, they attempt to dribble through a flat goal.
  4. If the ball exits the play area, the next attacker replaces the current one.
  5. Rotate teams after two minutes, aiming to score as many goals as possible during their turns.
Coaching Points
  • Use disguise effectively to confuse defenders
  • Ensure a good first touch upon receiving the ball
  • Keep your head up to survey the field
  • Move the ball into open spaces to avoid defenders
  • Maintain a positive attacking attitude
  • Focus on clean, precise technique
  • Accelerate quickly after beating a defender
  • Develop 1v1 skills and individual attacking moves
  • Create and use 2v1 overloads to your advantage
  • Manage space effectively to beat opponents
  • Maintain optimal distance from defender before executing moves
  • Encourage consistent use of both feet for dribbling
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Decrease the size of the practice area to increase difficulty.
2. Add an additional defender to create a 2v2 scenario.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the practice area to allow more space for attackers.
2. Allow attackers to start with the ball to eliminate the passing element.
3. Use a neutral player to assist attackers in creating overloads.
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