10 min
8-16 players
Technical
Shot then defensive transition in 1v1 (U16)
The individual attacking-to-defensive transition is one of the most important aspects of modern soccer, yet it is often overlooked during certain sessions. Here is an exercise that should address this!
Description
Place 1 cone (starting point) about 35 yards from the goal. Then place 2 cones 25 yards from the goal, spaced about 2 yards apart. Two players position themselves at the starting cone.
The first player starts with unopposed dribbling to one of the 2 cones, performs a feint, and then shoots at th...
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