The benefits of teaching 1 v 1 play
Everyone likes to see a 1 v 1, there is no better sight than a player taking on another player, beating them and getting a shot at goal. It is easy to coach this out of a kid, younger players should be encouraged to take on players and learn themselves how to beat their opponent. Read the following line carefully and remember it.
IF A CHILD LEARNS TO BEAT AN OPPONENT, THEY WILL NEVER FORGET IT
That's right, learn how to beat an opponent as a child and they will retain that skill for the rest of their lives. So what is a good 1 v 1 drill? Set up a pitch 20 yards by 20 yards with a set of mini goals at each end. The players are numbered and the coach shouts out one of the numbers and rolls a ball into the middle of the game area. The players of that number run onto the park and play against each other until the ball goes dead or one of them scores.
How do i make it harder? Play a 2 v 1 or a 2 v 2. Put a time limit on how long they have to score. Make them score with their non preferred foot.
Of course the flip side to this drill is that the players are also learning to defend in a 1 v 1 situation. Look out for a defending drill coming next!
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