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2 vs 1: Finishing After a One-Two and a Through Ball
20 min
Soccer Exercise

2 vs 1: Finishing After a One-Two and a Through Ball

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

Setup

Pitch: Three dummies and one goal.

Equipment: 3 dummies, 1 goal and at least 2 balls.

Players: One central midfielder at the centre circle, one striker four to five metres in front of the penalty area, one right-back on the right-hand flank in front of the halfway line, one right midfielder wide out on the wing plus one opposing defender in the penalty area.

Procedure

  • The central midfielder passes the ball towards the striker.
  • The striker breaks away from the dummy, that is the passive opponent, and plays the ball to the right-back.
  • The right-back takes the ball forward and plays a one-two with the right midfielder, who then shows for the ball again further forward towards goal.
  • The right midfielder takes the ball in the stride at speed and dribbles towards the opposing defender in the penalty area.
  • The right midfielder and the striker, who joins the attack, play a 2 vs 1 on goal and finish.

Tip

  • Watch out for offside.
  • Dribble directly at the defender.
  • Get to the finish promptly.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Dribbling Passing Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques

Tactics

Tactics
Wing play/Crossing Team behavior Player behavior Games plays

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
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Training Location
Pitch