1 vs 1 from Long Distance
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Organisation
• Cones to set up mini-goals and boundaries
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Process
Assign attacker and defender their positions (see diagram). Limit the playing area to the center with cones.
The game starts with a 1 vs 1 from a short distance. The defender blocks the inside path, slowly retreats, and steers the attacker outside. After gaining possession, the defender counters towards the mini-goal.
The drill can be executed simultaneously from both sides.
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Tip
Coaching Points for Defender
• Low center of gravity
• Act on the balls of your feet
• Close down quickly and adjust speed in time
• Optional: Use defensive feints -
Field size
• Half-field
Training Set
Main point
Duration
20 min
Age
U14 - Men's / Women's
Technique
Ball control, Dribbling, Feinting/trick dribbling, Goalkeeping techniques, 1 vs. 1, Catch / Save
Tactics
Player behavior, One on one, One On One, Pressing, High pressure on defense
Training Organization
Number of Players
2 players - 8 players, 10 players - 22+ players
Goalkeeper
1 goalie - 2 goalies
Exercise level
Intermediate
Author: Tactics easy2coach
