Dribbling

1v1 End Zone Duels

Beat a defender and dribble into the end zone

Dribbling
Defending
Attacking
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Beat a defender and dribble into the end zone. Set up the area, follow the steps and use the coaching points below.

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Dribbling
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Attacking
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1v1
Duels

Age

Under 5 to Adults

Duration

15 min

Players

4-16

Area / pitch size

20 x 12 yards

Difficulty

Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced

Equipment

Balls, Cones, Bibs

Coaching focus

Beat a defender and dribble into the end zone

Objective

  • -Beat a defender and dribble into the end zone
  • -Attack the defender's front foot
  • -Defend a 1v1 patiently

Setup

  1. 1Channel with a two-yard end zone at each end.
  2. 2Attacker starts with the ball, defender opposite.
  3. 3Queue of pairs waiting on the side.

How to play

  1. 1Attacker tries to dribble into the far end zone and stop the ball.
  2. 2Defender wins it and attacks the opposite zone.
  3. 3Thirty second duels, keep individual scores.

Coaching points

  • -Attack at speed to commit the defender
  • -Change of pace after the move, not before
  • -Defender side on, showing one way
  • -Small touches close to the body in the duel

Progressions

  • +Two-touch entry to the end zone
  • +Add a supporting player for a 2v1

Regressions

  • -Wider channel
  • -Defender starts passive

Variations

  • -Winner stays on ladder
  • -Add mini goals instead of end zones

Common mistakes

  • -Skill move performed too far from the defender
  • -Defender diving in early
  • -Slowing down after beating the defender

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