Soccer Exercise
1 vs 1 from Long Distance
- Age U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Main point
- Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players
Setup
• Cones to set up mini-goals and boundaries
Procedure
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.
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
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Goalkeeping techniques
Tactics
- Tactics
- Pressing Player behavior
Training Organization
- Age
- U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 20 min
- Training Set
- Main point
- Number of Players
- 1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
- Goalkeeper
- 1 goalkeeper 2 goalies
- Exercise level
- Intermediate