2v1 to the end zone
Two attackers with one ball try to dribble into the far end zone past one defender. Dribble at the defender to pull them in, then pass to the free teammate.
- Ages
- U7–U8
- Players
- 3 per round, the rest waiting at the ends
- Area
- 15×25 yd
- Time
- 20 min
One example
Dribble at the defender. Partner: stay wide.
Coaching points
- Dribble straight at the defender to make them choose.
- Partner: stay level and wide, not right next to the ball.
- Pass as soon as the defender commits to you.
- If the defender stays with your partner, keep dribbling.
Equipment: 8 cones (field + 5-yard end zones), balls with one team
Based on Massachusetts Youth Soccer — U8 Week 4: 2v1 to End Zones, in our own words.