Soccer Exercise
1 on 1 - Sidestepping the Opponent
- Age U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Main point, End
- Number of Players 6 - 9 players
Setup
- 2 Marker Cones
- 6-10 Balls
- 4 Training Poles
- Set up pole-goals of 6 meter width
- Jerseys in 2 different colors (3 each)
- Demarcate a pitch of 20 x 25 meters
- Divide players into 2 teams of 3 field players and 1 keeper each
Procedure
All players are positioned within the pitch. This exercise is played without applying the offside rule. Team 1 plays on the normal goal, while Team 2 plays on the pole-goals. The coach starts the exercise by passing the ball to Team 1. The exercise now consists of 3 separate 1 on 1 scenarios. It is completed once of the 4 following situations occur: (1) the ball goes out of the pitch; (2) Team 1 scores on the normal goal; (3) Team 2 scores on one of the pole-goals; or (4) 30 seconds have passed. Should (3) be the case and Team 2 manages to score on one of the pole-goals, both teams switch sides and the coach restarts the exercise by passing the ball to Team 2.
Tip
- Use the entire size of the pitch (height & width)
- Create depth and avoid aligning all players on one line
- Incorporate a feint even before being passed the ball, in order to allow for a more advantageous 1st touch
- If the opponent keeps some distance: immediately move into an open position
- If the opponent continues to build pressure: engage in the tackle
- Abruptly change direction or use a feint to overcome the opposing player and open the pitch for your attack
- After winning the tackle, cross the opponent’s pathway with pace and quickly search for a finish
- Quickly complete the attack with determination and focus
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Trapping Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Shot technique/shooting
Tactics
- Tactics
- Player behavior
Training Organization
- Age
- U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 25 min
- Training Set
- Main point End
- Number of Players
- 6 - 9 players
- Form of Training
- Group training
- Exercise level
- Easy
- Training Location
- Pitch