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1 vs 1 | Keeping Possession
20 min
Soccer Exercise

1 vs 1 | Keeping Possession

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Progression, Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

Pitch: Cones mark out the playing area.

Equipment: Cones and 1 ball per pair.

Players: The players form pairs.

Procedure

Exercise 1

  • Practise passing as well as the first touch and taking the ball in stride — laying the ball off, turning and the like.

Exercise 2

  • The player in possession tries to shield the ball and defend it against the partner.
  • If the defender wins the ball, the defender then has to keep it.

Tip

  • Control the ball with the foot furthest from the opponent.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Progression Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Training in pairs
Exercise level
Easy