1v1 Lanes
Also called 1v1
1v1 in a small grid: dribble past the defender and stop the ball in the end zone, or win it and dribble over the other end.
At a glance
- 10 by 10 grid with a 2 m end zone at each end. One attacker and one defender per grid, with several grids at once.
- The defender passes in from one end zone, then closes down. The attacker dribbles past and stops the ball in that end zone to score.
- Defender wins it? Dribble the ball over the end line the attacker started from to score.
- Swap roles each go. Every few goes, move one grid clockwise to face someone new.
- Progress 1: The defender counts to five out loud from the pass: stop the ball in the end zone before five.
- Progress 2: Practice foot only: attacker and defender use only their practice foot.
If it's not working: After passing, the defender stands still until the attacker's first touch.
- attacker
- defender
- dribble
- pass
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One of the grids, everyone playing at once. The defender passes in from the top end zone, then closes down. The attacker dribbles past and stops the ball in that end zone to score. If the defender wins it, they dribble over the bottom end line, where the attacker started, to score. Swap roles each go.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips and age tweaks
Set up
- Set up a number of 10 by 10 grids with a 2 m end zone at each end.
- One attacker and one defender in each grid.
Balls, bibs and cones. Several 10 by 10 grids with a 2 m end zone at each end, so pairs play at once.
How to play
- The defender passes in from one end zone to the attacker, then closes down. The attacker tries to dribble past and score by stopping the ball in that end zone.
- If the defender wins the ball, they score by dribbling over the end line the attacker started from.
- Swap roles each go. Every few goes, move one grid clockwise to face a new partner.
Keeping everyone moving
Rotate opponents by moving one grid clockwise, never by score.
Make it easier
- After passing, the defender stands still until the attacker's first touch, so the attacker has a head start.
- Make the end zones deeper, so there is more room to stop the ball in them.
Make it harder, step by step
- The defender counts to five out loud from the pass: stop the ball in the end zone before five.
- Practice foot only: attacker and defender use only their practice foot.
- Narrow the grid to about 7 metres wide, so there is less room to get past.
Three things to say
- Run at the defender.
- Fake, then go past.
- Defenders: close down, slow down, stay on your feet.
Colts habit
Be brave: take them on every go.
Both feet
Beat the defender with the practice foot for a bonus.
Heads up
Watch the defender's hips.
Safety: Keep the area clear of bags and bottles. Stay on your feet, no slide tackles. No heading.