1 v. 1 station training

Drill Description

• Divide the group into more or less evenly matched pairs, who run through a parcourse with stations for different 1 v. 1 tactics.
• Between stations, players rest and perform easy technique exercises.
• Station 1: 1 versus 1 on two small goals.
• Station 2: Race for the ball/1 v. 1 on one small goal: Both players start side by side on the goal line of a small goal. One of them kicks the ball at least 10 yards away from the goal, then both race for the ball and play 1 v. 1 until one scores.
• Station 3: 1 v. 1; players score by dribbling across the line of a four-yard wide "open" goal.
• Station 4: 1 v. 1; players score by dribbling across two goal lines and/or two normal goals with goalkeepers.

Coaching Tips

• Adjust your speed to match your opponent's.
• Position yourself sideways to your opponent, facing him to one side.

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