Soccer Dribbling

1v1 Wide Dribbling Challenge

Soccer drill for dribbling training sessions

Wingers and fullbacks practise beating a player in a wide channel one on one.

15 minDuration
8 playersGroup size
BeginnerDifficulty
15×30 mSpace needed
Cones, bibsEquipment

What This Drill Improves

This soccer drill is best for beginner players who need focused work on dribbling. It works well with 8 players and can be adjusted by changing the space, pressure, or scoring rules.

Setup

Wide 15 m channel, 30 m long. Two mini goals at each end. Pairs rotate.

Instructions

  1. Attacker starts with ball at one end, defender 2 m away.
  2. Attacker tries to dribble to the far end or mini goal.
  3. If defender wins ball, they counter to the near mini goal.
  4. 3 attempts each — then swap.

Coaching Points

✓ Use the first touch to create space.
✓ Feint before committing — sell the dummy.
✓ After beating the defender, accelerate.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

  • Players losing focus on the main coaching point.
  • The drill area being too large or too small for the group.
  • Progressing the drill before the basic pattern is clean.

Progressions: Make It Harder

→ Attacker has 10 seconds to score.
→ Defender starts from 4 m away.
→ Loser does 5 burpees.

Regressions: Make It Easier

Walk through the pattern first, then build up to game speed.
Use larger targets or more space to help players succeed early.

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