Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): SM #151: Endless 1v1s

Endless 1v1s (20 mins)

Session Organization:

• Field: Set up a square ~20x20 with gates in the center of each side. 
• Players: Start evenly split up behind each gate with 1 player in the middle. 

• Starting player with the ball challenges a defender to 1v1 by passing to their target player in the opposite gate for 1 point. 

• If successful, the passer follows their pass and joins the back of the line while the receiver takes the ball and attacks in the opposite direction. 

• If a defender steals the ball, they score by passing to a teammate at either end then the game continues. 

• Defenders stay until they win position and make a pass. 

Coaching Points:

• Be Positive and Creative - Use disguise to create space from the defender.
• Create "Half a Yard" - Don’t have to beat the defender, just create enough space to play the pass forwards.
• Steal the ball Cleanly - Use the body to get in between opponents to steal the ball and try to gain possession.

Progressions:

• Manipulate the space to make the challenge easier or harder for the players.
• Add/remove players to adjust the work-rest ratio.