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Access more drillsOffensive Combinations and Numerical Advantage in 2v1
In this comprehensive drill, you will enable your players to work on several phases of play during a numerical advantage in 2v1 and then in 3v2. Many variations are possible.
Mark out an area equal to 2 times the penalty area, then place 2 mini-goals on the opposite width to the large goal. Then form 2 teams (offensive players vs defensive players) and position yourself at the midfield line with the ball source, as indicated in the animation.
The exercise will proceed as follows:
- You will play to one of the 2 offensive players who will enter the field in pairs.
- As soon as he/she controls the ball, a defender will enter the playing area.
- This leads to a 2vs1 where the objective of the team with the numerical advantage is to score on the large goal, while the defender must recover the ball to finish on one of the 2 mini-goals.
1st progression: place a cone between the 2 mini-goals to serve as a 3rd starting point for the offensive players. The players then play 3vs2 still in the same area, and the rules remain the same.
2nd progression: add a time limit (5 seconds) after which a 3rd defender enters the game to form a 3vs3 numerical equality. This will force your offensive players to quickly take advantage of the numerical advantage.
Entry of a 3rd defender after 5 seconds
3rd progression: in this evolution, you will ask a defender to enter the area as soon as his teammates recover the ball, to achieve a 3vs3. This will require the offensive players to work on their attacking-defensive transition.
Entry of a 3rd player upon recovery
The objectives of this exercise are multiple:
- Effectively exploit spaces during a numerical advantage.
- Work on the attacking-defensive transition
Our drills on the duels theme
Support around the attacker to create 2v1 situations
15 min
10-18 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Offensive situation where the attacker plays under pressure and relies on two supports to create a 2v1 and find the best shooting option....
Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends
15 min
4-20 joueurs
Technical
U10 - U13
1v1 duel where the attacker receives the ball with their back to the defender, must shield the ball, then turn to attack the mini-goal behind them....
Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
15 min
3-18 joueurs
Technical
U8 - U13
Very simple to set up, this drill allows for practicing short passing combinations before a 1v1 with a defender and a quick shot against the goalkeeper....
Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger
15 min
4-24 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Defensive duel to recover the ball before immediately launching a winger in a counterattack....
1v1 with goalkeeper – back-to-goal duel and chasing defense
15 min
4-16 joueurs
Technical
U10 - U13
1v1 duel where the attacker starts with their back to the goal and must turn to shoot, while the defender protects their goal from behind....
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What are duels in soccer?
Duels are an essential component of soccer, to the point that they often determine the outcome of a match. The team that manages to win the majority of its duels will gain an advantage over its opponent.
It is important to constantly work on duels during your training sessions with dedicated exercises. Duels exercises are often integrated within possession games or 1v1 scenarios.
We can still distinguish different types of duels:
- Ground duels in 1v1
- Aerial duels in the game, which are often neglected during training sessions.
- Aerial duels on set pieces, such as during a free kick or a corner.
Soccer is a contact sport, duels are therefore part of the landscape of the round ball and its component. This sport would not exist without these duels, which represent intense confrontations between several players seeking to take possession of the ball or control it.
Duels in soccer are therefore captivating face-offs that have a direct impact on the outcome of an action or a match. Let's decode the duel and how to perfect your team through targeted soccer training.
Description of duels in soccer
Duels in soccer can take several forms, ranging from aerial duels to close confrontations. Leading a duel and hoping to come out victorious requires several skills such as tactics, physical strength, agility, or game intelligence. Alongside this, determination and concentration must be linked to hope to win your duel in soccer.
Obviously, a duel is not limited to a struggle to control the ball. It also involves tactical confrontations such as tight marking, also known as “man marking” or anticipating a feint.
As mentioned earlier, it's not just physical strength that counts to win your duels in soccer.
How to work on duels in soccer?
To improve your players' skills in terms of duels, specific and varied training is necessary. Agility exercises and reactivity are an essential component of this preparation. By focusing on accelerations, changes of direction, and quick reactions, your team will strengthen its ability to win its duels and move forward on the field.
Moreover, regular practice of 1v1 is an excellent way to put your players in match situations. It also allows working on the competitive spirit, which must remain healthy, while developing the confidence and collective strength of your team.
Our advice on duels in soccer
The key to excelling in duels lies in game awareness and quick decision-making. Your players must anticipate their opponents' movements, analyze angles, and choose the right moment to engage. Then, maintaining an aggressive but fair-play attitude is essential to avoid fouls and cards while maximizing your effectiveness in duels.
Finally, it is also crucial for players to recognize their own strengths and weaknesses in duels. By identifying the aspects of their game that need improvement, they can focus on specific exercises aimed at strengthening these areas and becoming more complete competitors on the field. For example, if you watch a player like Nemanja Matic with Olympique Lyonnais, you will see that he constantly anticipates his lack of speed by taking a defensive step ahead.
What training exercises to implement to work on duels?
Here are some exercises you can implement to work on duels:
- Aerial duel exercises: divide your players into teams and organize simulated aerial confrontations. Train them to anticipate the trajectory of the ball and to gain the ideal position to win it;
- Recovery exercises: create game situations where your players must compete to recover the ball after a clearance or a pass. Encourage them to use their bodies intelligently to shield the ball while putting pressure on their opponent;
- 1v1 duel exercises: organize individual duels where your players must compete for ball control in a confined space. This will allow working on strength, balance, and technique in realistic game situations.
In summary, duels in soccer combine several skills to work on in training such as agility, tactics, and physicality. By implementing varied exercises, your team will increase its chances of winning its duels and creating dangerous situations afterward.
Small-sided 2v2 games in 3 "drawer" zones
15 min
4-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U10 - U13
2v2 game where the attacking team progresses zone by zone to eliminate two defenders positioned on different "levels" before finishing on mini-goals....
Finishing After a 1v1 with a Through Ball Using Different Trajectories
15 min
4-24 joueurs
Technical
U10 - U13
1v1 duel where the attacker receives a through ball and must pass through a gate before finishing against the goalkeeper....
1v1 duels with neutral support and quick finishing on close goals
12 min
4-20 joueurs
Technical
U10 - U15
High-intensity 1v1 duel with a directional layoff pass, goal choice, and immediate shooting....
Build-up in 3v3 and finding the support in the final third
15 min
8-14 joueurs
Tactical
U14 - U17
3v3 midfield build-up exercise with the requirement to find a target forward in the final third before being able to finish....
Cognitive work with colored gate choice in 1v1
10 min
5-20 joueurs
Technical
U10 - U13
Series of 1v1 duels where the attacker must read the defender's choice by going through the same colored gate before going to shoot on goal....
7v7 Oppositions with 1v1 Duels on the Flanks
20 min
14-16 joueurs
Small-sided games
U10 - U13
Small-sided game in 7v7 with two wide areas dedicated to 1v1 before a cross and shooting in the box....
1v1 Duel with Required Skill Move and Shooting
15 min
4-16 joueurs
Technical
U10 - U15
Through repeated 1v1 duels, players must beat their defender using a prescribed skill move and quickly finish with a shot on goal....
High-intensity 1v1 mini-tournament (promotion-relegation)
16 min
8-16 joueurs
Conditioning
U14 - U17
1v1 tournament in a promotion-relegation format with 4 fields featuring different rules to enhance intensity, creativity, and the repetition of duels....
Drill: Dribbling and 1v1 Duels with Direct Opponent
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Ideal for working on ball control and dribbling under pressure, this circuit will allow your players to express their creativity while working on duels with a direct opponent....
1v1 Duels with Shooting and Use of Support
15 min
5-15 joueurs
Technical
U8 - U11
A very simple duel exercise to set up, which allows your players, from a young age, to better understand the opponent's runs while keeping their heads up to look for a solution....
Pep Guardiola: Small-sided high-intensity play from 1v1 to 5v5
20 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U16 - Seniors
Used during a training session at Manchester City, this high-intensity drill is ideal for working on the attacking-defensive transition and managing numerical advantage. All of this in a spirit of healthy competition....
Movement off the ball, passes into space, and 1v1 duels
15 min
6-18 joueurs
Tactical
U12 - U15
In this drill, players will have the opportunity to work on various aspects such as getting open, off-the-ball runs, and proper timing of passes. It can be used in different age groups....
Dynamic small-sided game in 2v1 on 3 mini goals
20 min
6-12 joueurs
Small-sided games
U10 - U13
Small 2v1 duel game in a reduced space that emphasizes movement work, whether it's the defender's positioning or the runs of the 2 attacking players....
1v1 Duels with Mini Goals Following a Passing Sequence
15 min
4-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
1v1 duel drill with many possible variations that will call upon the cognitive qualities of your players....
Duel Training by V. Del Bosque in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3
30 min
18-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U16 - Seniors
Used by Vicente Del Bosque during a training session at Real Madrid, this drill is ideal for working on duels and the short passing game in tight spaces....
Dynamic 360° Opposition with 3 Teams of 3
15 min
9-18 joueurs
Technical
U10 - U13
A small, highly dynamic 3v3 exercise that will help you work on game awareness in tight spaces and improve reactivity between each phase of play....
11v11 opposition with 2v1 scenarios on the wide areas
20 min
20-22 joueurs
Tactical
U18 - Seniors
Exercise used by the Spanish national team, it will help your players get accustomed to using width while presenting them with a specific situation: a 2v1 on the wide areas....
Defensive recovery activity in 2v2
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Tactical
U7 - U11
To be used in soccer school, and particularly with younger players, this drill will help work on 2v2 duels with a temporary numerical advantage....
Escaping a 1v2 Under Pressure: Creativity and Quickness
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U15
A small, dynamic exercise that will allow your players to express their creativity and react quickly under pressure....
4v3 back to goal with build-up play for the defenders
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Tactical
U10 - U13
Ideal exercise for a soccer school, it will allow your players to work on playing with their back to the goal as well as build-up play in a 4v3 setup that is quite simple to implement....
1v1 Duels with a double following a sequence of passes
20 min
12-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
This very intense drill focuses on 1v1 duels and quick decision-making. Your players should enjoy it!...
Decision Making and Shooting in 2v1 (+1) with Defensive Recovery
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Simple exercise to set up, but it allows you to work on many aspects, from decision-making to shooting, including the trajectory of runs....
2v1 with shooting and defender tracking back
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Thanks to this 2v1 exercise with various progressions, you will be able to train your defenders with their backs to the goal, progressing to a 2v2 with a defender tracking back....
Dribbling with the “River and Its Crocodiles” in youth academy
12 min
8-12 joueurs
Technical
U6 - U9
A fun game ideal for younger players, this drill will help your players work on dribbling as well as various cognitive aspects such as perception and decision-making....
Offensive Combinations and Numerical Advantage in 2v1
20 min
8-18 joueurs
Tactical
U14 - U17
In this comprehensive drill, you will enable your players to work on several phases of play during a numerical advantage in 2v1 and then in 3v2. Many variations are possible....
Interception and forward ball control in 4v3
20 min
9-16 joueurs
Tactical
U12 - U15
Receiving the ball forward, anticipating interceptions, and making runs into space: this comprehensive exercise is ideal in every aspect and will allow you to work on quick transitions between defensive and attacking phases....
The River Goalkeepers: dribbling and duels in youth academy
15 min
5-20 joueurs
Technical
U6 - U11
Ideal drill in soccer school to work on dribbling and familiarize players with duels in a fun way with the famous "river keepers"....
Defensive work in pairs in a small area
15 min
6-18 joueurs
Tactical
U14 - U17
This drill in the form of a 2v2 with support is ideal for working on two-player defense and positioning in tight spaces....
Circuit in groups of 3 with duels and shooting work
15 min
6-18 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
A highly dynamic drill that will allow your players to work on shooting with 1v1 duels on crosses. Ideal for U14-U15 but can be applied to different age groups (by adjusting the distances)....
Exploiting a Numerical Advantage with 3v2 Duels
18 min
16-20 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - Seniors
Taken from a session with AS Roma, this drill allows you to work on the numerical advantage in a small area dynamically with 3v2 duels....
Double 2v1 following a passing sequence (variation)
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U12 - U17
Creative exercise allowing you to work on attacking-defensive transitions with a double 2v1 and a combination of passes. Use the suggested variations to make the exercise closer to real match conditions....
1v1 Distance Duels on Mini Goals
15 min
6-14 joueurs
Technical
U9 - U13
Ideal drill in soccer school to work on speed, decision-making, and listening. Combine this with ball control and shooting practice, and you have a complete and fun drill for your players....
The arena: protecting your goal with defensive duels work
20 min
10-19 joueurs
Technical
U17 - Seniors
How to work on defensive duels? Here you will have the opportunity to tackle numerous defensive situations in 1v1 then 2v2 from different angles. A rather intense exercise!...
Goalkeeper build-up into 1v2 duels with defensive recovery
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U17 - Seniors
This highly dynamic drill starts with a goalkeeper's distribution followed by a series of 1v2 duels with a defender in pursuit, potentially evolving into a 3v3....
Speed Work and 1v1 Duels
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U19
This speed-agility drill with 1v1 duels and shooting on a full-size goal is ideal after a complete warm-up. You can add your personal touch to it....
Agility in 1v1 with ball and colored signals
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Conditioning
U14 - Seniors
A small agility exercise that will engage your players' cognitive abilities while keeping a significant portion of the drill with the ball....
1v1s on small goals with a defender chasing
15 min
12-24 joueurs
Technical
U15 - Seniors
On the agenda: 1v1 duels followed by 2v1 with a defender in pursuit. Quick decision-making will be crucial!...
Dribbling in figure 8 then 1v1 duel
15 min
4-14 joueurs
Technical
U10 - U13
This exercise is quite simple to set up and will allow your players to work on dribbling and improve their concentration level, while fostering a healthy competitive spirit....
3v3 with 4 supports and a central player
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - Seniors
This 3v3 small-sided game with 4 corner support players will help you work on combinations in tight spaces. Remember to regularly rotate the support players....
Agility and Shooting in a 2v2 Matchup
15 min
8-18 joueurs
Technical
U18 - Seniors
1v1 duels with a chasing player, 2v2 matchups, and shooting on a full-size goal are part of this varied and highly dynamic drill....
1v1 Duels then Defensive Transition in 2v1
15 min
12-24 joueurs
Technical
U17 - Seniors
1v1 duels from different perspectives: first a 1v1, then a defensive transition to quickly move into a 2v1 on the large goal....
Double 2v1 following a passing combination
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Intense and very interesting 2v1 exercise to work on offensive combinations. Consider offering progressions during the drill....
Tic-Tac-Toe possession game with overload
20 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U9 - U13
A very fun game that combines problem-solving, decision-making, and attacking-defensive transitions. Highly appreciated by players and ideal for soccer schools!...
Tracking back in 1v1 situations with variations by Jurgen Klopp
20 min
6-20 joueurs
Technical
U17 - Seniors
Used in Dortmund, this drill, which allows for numerous variations, will require your players to work on defensive recovery in an organized manner. The program includes: short passing game, duels, and shooting on small goals....
Zonal defense with a 3v3 in an expanded area
15 min
6-24 joueurs
Tactical
U14 - U17
Excellent exercise to work on ball circulation to find a shooting angle. It will allow your players to multiply offensive combinations while having your defenders work on zonal marking....
Offensive Combinations in 2v1 on Opposite Goals
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Tactical
U12 - U16
This high-intensity drill will allow your players to work on attacking sequences while emphasizing the importance of decision-making during the defensive phase....
Combine in a 2v1 to eliminate the direct opponent
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
This drill is ideal for working on direct elimination in match situations, while using sideways support and finishing near the edge of the penalty area....
Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U12 - U17
High-energy small-sided game with lots of changes in pace, this drill is perfect for working on attacking and defensive transitions and concentration. Your players will definitely love it!...
2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles (variation)
15 min
12-18 joueurs
Tactical
U10 - U13
Perfect exercise for your players to work on 2v2 situations and fundamental tactical principles: to draw a defender, support, and off-the-ball runs for the attackers - closing down the ball carrier and defensive cover for the defenders....
Aerial duel, second ball, and dynamic play in 5v3
15 min
14-22 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - Seniors
Game-based drill that will allow your players to work on recovering the second ball following an aerial duel, while keeping in mind the importance of the attacking-defensive transition....
2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles
15 min
6-12 joueurs
Tactical
U13 - U17
Ideal drill to train your players on 2v2 and basic tactical principles (to draw a defender, support, and off-the-ball runs for attackers, and pressuring the ball carrier and defensive cover for defenders)....
Warm-up: 2v2 positioning work
15 min
6-12 joueurs
Warm-up
U12 - U15
Ideal warm-up drill for your players to improve in 2v2 situations, particularly on positioning in such scenarios....
1v1 and agility: support and change of direction
12 min
6-12 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U15
Through this 1v1 drill, your players improve their footwork and change of direction at high speed. They also practice both offensive dribbling and defensive back-pedaling....
1v1 Duel Facing the Goal
15 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U17
Excellent 1v1 drill allowing your players to practice both the duel as the last defender (defensive) and the duel facing the goal to finish an action (offensive)....
Warm-up: Passing drills and 1v1 training
20 min
16-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U12 - U17
Warm-up drill to work your players on short passing, direct play, and ball recovery in 1v1 situations....
Zonal Defense in 3v3: Marking, Cover, and Balance
15 min
6-12 joueurs
Tactical
U13 - U15
3v3 game drill to work on your players' tactical understanding of zonal marking (marking, defensive cover, and balance)....
Defensive play training for the fullback
15 min
8-12 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U19
Ideal exercise for training your fullbacks in defensive play on the wing and the sequence of defensive actions....
Defensive play on opponent's throw-in
15 min
14-16 joueurs
Warm-up
U17 - Seniors
Ideal warm-up exercise to train your players on throw-ins, especially from a defensive perspective....
Working on Heading
12 min
4-8 joueurs
Technical
U17 - Seniors
Ideal exercise for practicing headers and crosses with your players, with an increase in aerial duels....
Warm-up: Ground and Aerial Duel
15 min
10-14 joueurs
Warm-up
U17 - Seniors
Ideal warm-up exercise to work on ground duels and aerial duels....
Double 2v2 and Shooting on Full-Size Goal
25 min
16-18 joueurs
Tactical
U18 - Seniors
Through a double 2v2, your players practice defensive recovery (defenders) as well as combinations and shooting (attackers)....
2v2 Situation and Shooting
12 min
12-14 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - Seniors
Ideal exercise for having your players practice shooting from a 2v2 situation....
Drop-off and ball control
15 min
12-14 joueurs
Technical
U11 - U15
Ideal exercise to practice the back-pedal technique (defense) and dribbling (attack) with a point system to instill a good competitive spirit....
Protecting a Defensive Zone
15 min
8-12 joueurs
Tactical
U11 - U15
By placing your players in 1v1 situations within a defined space, the defenders work on defensive cover while the attackers practice dribbling....
Mastery of footwork, balance, and body control - without the ball
12 min
12-14 joueurs
Conditioning
U10 - U15
Fun exercise ideal for working on motor skills: footwork, balance, and body control....
Working on Duels: Offensive and Defensive Techniques (Version 3)
12 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U11 - U15
Ideal exercise for practicing duel techniques: dribbling and acceleration with the ball (offensive); backpedaling and positioning of the attacker (defensive)...
Working on Duels: Offensive and Defensive Techniques (Version 2)
12 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U11 - U15
Ideal exercise for practicing 1v1 techniques: dribbling and acceleration with the ball (offensive); backpedaling and positioning of the attacker (defensive)...
Working on Duels: Offensive and Defensive Techniques (Version 1)
12 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U11 - U15
Ideal exercise for practicing duel techniques: dribbling and accelerating with the ball (offensive); backpedaling and positioning the attacker (defensive)...
1v1 Duel and Wing Play
20 min
10-14 joueurs
Technical
U10 - U15
Excellent exercise for practicing 1v1 duels on the flanks with an attacker’s feint and shooting situation....
1v1 Duel with Chasing Defender
15 min
12-14 joueurs
Technical
U10 - U14
By giving a slight disadvantage to the defenders, this 1v1 drill helps work on both ball control at full speed for the attacker and delayed defensive situations for the defender....
1v1 Duel: Working on Footwork and Balance
12 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U15
1v1 Duel Exercise with Gate Passing: Ideal for working on footwork, balance, and defensive technique....
1v1 Duels and Defensive Positioning
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U9 - U13
Exercise focused on defensive technique: how to effectively defend when positioned against an attacker in a 1v1? Numerous repetitions to enhance learning....
Shot then defensive transition in 1v1
10 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
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!...
Defending with a Numerical Disadvantage
12 min
10-14 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - Seniors
Excellent exercise to learn how to defend when outnumbered, where it is common for one or two defenders to find themselves at a numerical disadvantage. Show your defensively-minded players how to manage these situations and get your attackers accustomed to exploiting them to the fullest!...
Duels drills classified by category
U7 duels soccer drills
- Defensive recovery activity in 2v2
- Dribbling with the “River and Its Crocodiles” in youth academy
- The River Goalkeepers: dribbling and duels in youth academy
U8 duels soccer drills
- Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
- 1v1 Duels with Shooting and Use of Support
- Defensive recovery activity in 2v2
U9 duels soccer drills
- Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
- 1v1 Duels with Shooting and Use of Support
- Defensive recovery activity in 2v2
U10 duels soccer drills
- Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends
- Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
- 1v1 with goalkeeper – back-to-goal duel and chasing defense
U11 duels soccer drills
- Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends
- Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
- 1v1 with goalkeeper – back-to-goal duel and chasing defense
U12 duels soccer drills
- Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends
- Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
- 1v1 with goalkeeper – back-to-goal duel and chasing defense
U13 duels soccer drills
- Continuation of 1v1 duels with back to goal and mini-goals on opposite ends
- Give-and-go, dribble, and shooting from different angles
- 1v1 with goalkeeper – back-to-goal duel and chasing defense
U14 duels soccer drills
- Support around the attacker to create 2v1 situations
- Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger
- 1v1 duels with neutral support and quick finishing on close goals
U15 duels soccer drills
- Support around the attacker to create 2v1 situations
- Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger
- 1v1 duels with neutral support and quick finishing on close goals
U16 duels soccer drills
- Support around the attacker to create 2v1 situations
- Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger
- Build-up in 3v3 and finding the support in the final third
U17 duels soccer drills
- Support around the attacker to create 2v1 situations
- Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger
- Build-up in 3v3 and finding the support in the final third
U18 duels soccer drills
- Pep Guardiola: Small-sided high-intensity play from 1v1 to 5v5
- Duel Training by V. Del Bosque in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3
- 11v11 opposition with 2v1 scenarios on the wide areas
U19 duels soccer drills
- Pep Guardiola: Small-sided high-intensity play from 1v1 to 5v5
- Duel Training by V. Del Bosque in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3
- 11v11 opposition with 2v1 scenarios on the wide areas