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Dribbling in the Diamond with 1v1 Duels
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Dribbling in the Diamond with 1v1 Duels

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

- 4 cones set up as a diamond.
- Form pairs standing opposite each other
- One player in each pair has a ball

Procedure

A dribbles with the ball at full speed. Player B tries to prevent him from dribbling to the other side. A 1v1 situation develops. If B wins the ball, he tries to dribble to the other side. Then players C + D start.

Tip

- Defensive duel (winning the ball is the top priority! Don't just kick the ball away.)
- Position the body so that the opponent is pushed away from the goal toward the outside. Close down the path to the end line.
- Stand sideways, show one side; lure the opponent where you want him; then push your body in between to win the ball.
- Stand on the balls of the feet, not flat-footed.
- Try to reduce the opponent's speed. (This buys time for other defenders in a real game situation.)
- Attacking duel: If possible, approach the opponent at full speed. At slow speed, try to use a body feint.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Football-specific endurance

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Group training Team training Training in pairs
Exercise level
Easy