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1 vs 1 with Coordination
20 min
Soccer Exercise

1 vs 1 with Coordination

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

Setup

  • Divide into 2 groups
  • Plus, players in position C
  • 1 goal
  • 4 small hurdles
  • 4 large hurdles
  • 4 cones
  • 2 cones
  • 5 poles
  • 1 ball per round

Procedure

  • Players from team A act as forwards; team B's players are defenders.
  • Both groups start the drill simultaneously.
    • For team A (Forwards):
      1. Short, quick jumps over the small hurdles.
      2. Receive and pass back a ball from player C.
      3. Run onto a diagonal ball from C towards the center cone.
    • For team B (Defenders):
      1. Cross hoops with short steps, one tap per hoop.
      2. High jumps over the large hurdles.
      3. Immediate drop back into slalom through the poles.
      4. Focus on opposing player A.
  • Initiate 1 vs 1 as player A receives the ball.
    • A aims to score; B aims to defend.
  • Players rotate roles after the attempt: Goal scorer moves to A, A to B, and B alternates between starting positions.

Tip

Coaching Points

  • Perform the exercises with high quality despite the competitive aspect.
  • Match player pairs appropriately, for example, forward against defender or two midfielders against each other.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior

Condition

Condition
Football-specific endurance

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 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
Form of Training
Group training Team training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Training Location
Pitch