1 v 1 training for young players

By David Baird

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A session to encourage young players to go past defenders




Successful 1 v 1 formula

• Close Control
  
• Change of direction
  
• Change of speed
  

Close control – use the front of your small toe to approach the defender, touch the ball with every step you take

Change direction – come in slow (60%) and straight (commit defender), perform a change of direction, scissors, step over, fake take etc

Change of speed – slightly bigger touch to take you in the direction that you want to go, accelerate at 100%


Progression 1:

Progression 2:

Progression 3:

Use the teammate as a diversion or if they are in a better position to get past the defender pass the ball


Progression 4: