1v1 Crossways
Dribble to the red cone and shoot, then go to the other group. Later you defend the next player coming the other way.
At a glance
- 20 by 20 square, a goal at the top and left, a red cone in front of each. A blue pair below, a yellow pair on the right, a ball each.
- The first blue dribbles to their red cone and shoots at the top goal. As the shot goes, the first yellow does the same at the left goal.
- After shooting, join the other pair. A square for every 4 children.
- Progress 1: After shooting, stand still on your red cone as a defender for the next player from the other group: no tackling.
- Progress 2: Mark a box of cones round each red cone. After shooting, defend inside the box and tackle.
If it's not working: Move each red cone closer to its goal, about 4 m out.
- blue pair
- yellow pair
- run
- dribble
- shot
- 1in this order
Two goals at right angles, a red cone in front of each, and two pairs with a ball each: blue below the square, yellow to the right. The first blue dribbles up to their cone and shoots at the top goal. As the shot goes, the first yellow dribbles across to their cone and shoots at the left goal. After shooting, join the other pair.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips and age tweaks
Set up
- Set out a 20 by 20 square with a goal at the top and one on the left, and a red cone in front of each goal.
- A blue pair below the square and a yellow pair on the right, a ball each. A square for every 4 children.
2 goals, a ball per player, bibs and cones. Two pairs start on different sides of the square. With more than 4 players, set up a second square.
How to play
- The first blue dribbles to their red cone and shoots at the top goal.
- As soon as they shoot, the first yellow dribbles to their red cone and shoots at the left goal.
- After shooting, join the other pair, and the next player goes.
Keeping everyone moving
Pairs, and a second square with more than 4, so you're only ever one go from the ball. Each child counts their own goals, no team score.
Make it easier
- Move each red cone closer to its goal, about 4 m out, for a shorter shot.
- Make both goals wider with cones, so there is a bigger target to hit.
Make it harder, step by step
- After shooting, stand still on your red cone as a defender for the next player from the other group: no tackling.
- Mark a box of cones round each red cone. After shooting, defend inside the box and tackle.
Three things to say
- Speed up at the cone.
- Make a move, then shoot.
- Hit the target.
Colts habit
Be brave: shoot early.
Both feet
Shoot with the practice foot every other go.
Heads up
Look at the goal before the cone.
Safety: Keep the area clear of bags and bottles. Stay on your feet, no slide tackles. No heading.