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1v1 Possession Game
15 min
Soccer Exercise

1v1 Possession Game

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
  • Training Set Progression
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

• 4 cones (to mark the field)

Procedure

Players should be split into pairs.

Each pair has one ball.

Drill 1: Passing, train first touch, take the first touch into space when receiving a pass

Drill 2: The player in possession tries to use his body to keep the ball, the defender has to take the ball off of him.

If the defender wins the ball, the roles switch and he has to stand his opponent up.

Keep the intensity high for 30 - 45 seconds.

Tip

Coaching Points:

• Always try to keep your body between the ball and your opponent when covering the ball

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Ball control Feinting/trick dribbling

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
15 min
Training Set
Progression
Number of Players
6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Training in pairs Game Systems
Position training
Defensive training Midfield training Forward training
Training Location
Pitch