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1v1 Duel Options in a Rectangle
25 min
Soccer Exercise

1v1 Duel Options in a Rectangle

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
  • Training Set Progression, Main point
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players

Setup

Use cones to mark out a field. On both end lines, set up a cone goal. 8 field players position themselves as shown in the diagram along the field edges. The red players have a ball. To mark the starting line, place one cone on each sideline.

Procedure

Red player A1 sprints to the starting line, checks, and runs free. Player A2 passes the ball into his run at that moment. At the same time, blue defender B1 starts to attack A1. The attacking player tries to turn toward the blue team's cone goal and score. If B1 wins the ball, he may finish on the opposite goal. If the ball goes out of bounds or the duel lasts longer than 30 seconds, it is over and the next pair starts. After 3 minutes, the groups switch positions, changing the attacking rights. If player A1 no longer wants to attack, he can pass the ball into his cone goal to swap with one of his teammates. This would mean, for example, A2 attacks against B1. After 30 seconds, the player pair is automatically switched. Both teams count their goals. A goal only counts when the ball goes into the goal flat and without touching a cone. Alternative: - B passes the ball to A, who then goes at B with speed. - After the opening pass, the passer may join the attack, creating a 2 vs. 1. - After the opening pass, the passer and a second defender may join, creating a 2 vs. 2.

Tip

- Precise, sharp passing into the run of the attacking player. - The attacking player must check at top speed. - Continuously demand feints. - The defender tries to win the duel with possession of the ball. - The defender should close off the path to goal. Stand slightly offset so the attacker must take the route farther from goal. - Disrupt the attacker during ball reception to prevent him from turning and building speed. - In the duel, the defensive player should try to get his body between the opponent and the ball. - 10 cones

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Passing

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Basic Endurance GAT Strength training Explosiveness

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
25 min
Training Set
Progression Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players
Form of Training
Individual training Group training Team training Game Systems
Exercise level
Easy Intermediate Difficult
Training Location
Indoor Pitch