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1v1 Duels with Shooting and Use of Support

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.

Animation: 1v1 Duels with Shooting and Use of Support
Mark out a space of about 10x20m divided into 3 equal zones, with a large goal on one width and 2 mini goals on the other width. Players position themselves on the line of the 2 mini goals, with one ball per player. Then place a defender and a support on one of the 2 sides.

The exercise proceeds as follows: 
  1. The 1st player (A) starts by dribbling to the central zone. 
  2. Upon reaching the zone, a 1v1 duel ensues with the defender. Player A can use the support on the side if necessary.
  3. If he manages to beat his opponent and enter the last zone, A finishes with a shot.
  4. If the defender recovers the ball, he attempts to play it into one of the 2 mini goals.
  5. Remember to change the defender and the support player every 5 turns or so.

Variation

To energize the exercise, you can propose a variation with 2 attacking players (to create a 2v1 duel) and remove the support player. The 2 attacking players start at the same time, but they are required to make a pass in the last zone to be able to finish the action. In this variation, it is therefore forbidden to enter the last zone by dribbling.

2v1 Variation
2v1 Variation


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