1v1 Crossways
Dribble to the cone and shoot, then defend the next player coming the other way.
Set up
- Set out 2 goals facing the groups and a red cone in front of each.
- Two groups, a ball each.
2 nets, a ball per player, bibs and cones. Two groups start at opposite sides.
How to play
- The first player from one group dribbles toward the red cone and shoots into the net facing them.
- As soon as they shoot, the first player from the other group dribbles towards their cone and shoots.
- After shooting, the player joins the opposite group. Each child counts their own goals.
Keeping everyone moving
Groups of 3 at most, two setups if numbers are bigger. Each child counts their own goals, no team score.
Make it easier
Make it harder
- After a player dribbles and shoots they stand on the red cone as a passive defender.
- After shooting they stand at the back of the box and defend inside it.
- Remove the box: the two groups play 1v1, the next player going as soon as the opposite player shoots.
- If the defender wins the ball they can score in their net.
Three things to say
- Change of speed when attacking.
- 1v1 skills to unbalance the defender and create space for the shot.
- 1v1 defending.
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.
The Colts change: Groups of 3 at most, two setups if numbers are bigger. Each child counts their own goals, no team score.
Safety: Keep the area clear of bags and bottles. Stay on your feet, no slide tackles. No heading.
Keeping score: Each child keeps their own count and tries to beat it next time. Nothing is compared between children.