Dribbling and 1v1

Description

A 1v1 drill in which players first weave through cones and then go into a traditional duel towards two small goals. The defender can start moving when the attacker has reached the first turn. After winning the ball, the defender can score by dribbling over the end line between the cones. Change ends and roles after every repetition.

Quality Factors

In the weaving section, use short touches with the instep or outside of the foot, and towards the end of the weave keep your eyes on the defender. In the duel, keep a low centre of gravity, take the touch to beat an opponent only when the defender is off balance, and immediately follow it with a change of tempo and acceleration. The defender slows down before reaching the attacker, stays side-on on the balls of the feet with eyes on the ball, and does not dive in before the moment to win the ball is right. After winning the ball, the first touch should take play towards the gap between the cones.

Key Questions

• How do you recognise that the defender is off balance and that now is the right moment to beat an opponent? As a defender: how do you know when it is the right moment to win the ball?

Training Info

• 6+ players