15 min
10-20 players
Technical

Switch of play and shooting with a series of 1v1 duels

Used in the Spanish national team, this drill helps work on duels at the edge of the penalty area, as well as switches of play. A very dynamic exercise and generally appreciated by players!

Description

On a half-field, place 3 cones on the left side about 35 yards from the goal line (see diagram). Then set up 3 markers to create a slalom starting from the cone closest to the goal. Repeat the same setup on the right side. Finally, form 2 groups with 1 player at each cone and the rest of the play...

Switch of play and shooting with a series of 1v1 duels

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