Dribbling
1v1 End Zone Duels
Beat a defender and dribble into the end zone
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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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Minimal Equipment
Foundation Phase
Youth Friendly
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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
- 1Channel with a two-yard end zone at each end.
- 2Attacker starts with the ball, defender opposite.
- 3Queue of pairs waiting on the side.
How to play
- 1Attacker tries to dribble into the far end zone and stop the ball.
- 2Defender wins it and attacks the opposite zone.
- 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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