Soccer Exercise
Tight space Defending - 1v1
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
- Training Set Progression
- Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players
Setup
• 4 cones in the middle (diamond shape)
• 4 training poles on the outside (diamond shape)
Procedure
The attacking players dribble towards the defenders, who are located at the cones in the middle.
They will play a small-sided 1v1 sequence.
While the attacking player tries to pass the defender, the defender focuses on his positioning and should force the attacking player wide.
Tip
Coaching Points:
• Attacking player should try multiple feints, body movements, and tricks to pass the defender
• Defenders should hold and search for physical contact to force the opponent wide
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Dribbling
Tactics
- Tactics
- Player behavior
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13 U14 - U19
- Duration
- 10 min
- Training Set
- Progression
- Number of Players
- 1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players
- Form of Training
- Group training
- Position training
- Defensive training Midfield training Forward training
- Exercise level
- Easy Intermediate
- Training Location
- Pitch