Soccer Exercise
Basic Defensive 1v1 Drill
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
- Training Set Progression
- Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players
Setup
- Divide training group into pairs of players
- Divide player pairs into attackers and defenders
- All attackers start with a ball
Procedure
- ttackers position themselves at the halfway line with their balls. Defenders stand facing the attackers at a distance of 3-4m.
- Upon the coach's signal, the attacker dribbles towards the penalty area. The defender takes a side position and backs off, attempting not to actively win the ball, and the attacker avoids breaking through. When the two players reach the penalty area, they switch roles.
Variation
- Basic defensive 1v1
- Upon the coach's signal, the defender is allowed to actively win the ball, and the attacker tries to break through.
Tip
- Coaching Points
- Offer the opponent one side (weak foot or dribble path to the outside)
- Keep the center of gravity low
- Retreat and maintain distance
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling
Tactics
- Tactics
- Player behavior
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13 U14 - U19
- Duration
- 15 min
- Training Set
- Progression
- Number of Players
- 1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
- Form of Training
- Training in pairs
- Exercise level
- Easy
- Spatial Behavior
- Half-field
- Training Location
- Pitch