The Duel - 1v1

Set Up

• 1 minute duel
• 15 x 15 yards
• 1v1
• Footballs, cones, bibs,  mini goals

Objectives

• Develop all round 1 v 1 skill set.
• Develop resilience/confidence to stay on the ball under pressure.
• Develop strength, power and speed endurance.
• Develop finishing under pressure.
  

Details

• A 15x15 yd pitch split into 4 quarters with a mini goal in each quarter
• Coach is positioned on outside with a supply of balls.
• Players are split into two teams and take turns competing in 1v1 duels in the middle
• The game starts with the coach playing a ball into the area, the players will compete for possession and will look to score in any one of the 4 goals
• To score a goal, the player must be in that specific quarter of the area
• If the ball goes out of play, the coach will play a new ball into the opposition player
• Each duel lasts for 1 minute, most goals at the end of the minute wins by adding up all the scores
• This can be played as an individual or team challenge

Alterations

• Players must travel through at least two grids before scoring.
• Play 2 v 2
  

Coaching Points

• 1 v 1 moves to beat opponent.
• Strength, skill and power to stay on the ball.
• Transition to defend, 1 v 1 defending, pressing to win the ball back.
• Resilience/confidence on the ball.
  

Ian Dyer

• Vast experience coaching across all levels of the game
• UEFA A Licensed Coach