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Defending | 1v1
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Defending | 1v1

  • Age U14 - U19
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players

Setup

• 4 cones

• 4 poles

• 2 mini-goals

Procedure

The coach passes the ball to the player standing on the opposite side of the field.

He controls the ball and starts his dribbling.

The opposing player comes into the field and acts as a defender.

The striker will try to score into the mini-goal.

Tip

Coaching Points:

• Defender: Position yourself between opponent and your own goal

• Don't immediately rush into a tackle, hold and look at the ball

• Use your body to shield off the ball

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Ball control Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior

Training Organization

Age
U14 - U19
Duration
15 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players
Form of Training
Group training
Position training
Defensive training Midfield training Forward training
Exercise level
Intermediate Difficult
Training Location
Pitch