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1v1 channels

A 1v1 dribbling drill in narrow channels. Attackers try to beat a defender and stop the ball on the end line, practising moves, speed and defending.

Suggested ages
U8 to adult
Players
4 per channel
Time
12–15 minutes
Area
10 × 15 m per channel
Equipment
Cones, balls, bibs
1v1 channels diagramA long channel with an end line at each end. A defender passes to an attacker and runs out to defend, while the attacker dribbles forward. More players queue at each end. A 15 by 10 metre area: 3 players drawn as filled discs, 3 players drawn as rings; 4 cones; 1 pass, 1 run, 1 dribble.

15 × 10 m · drawn in FCommit’s figure style

AttackersDefendersPassRunDribbleConePlaying area

Set it up

  • Mark channels 10 m wide and 15 m long, one for every four players.
  • Put attackers in a queue at one end and defenders with the balls at the other.

How it works

  1. The defender passes to the attacker, then steps forward to defend.
  2. The attacker tries to dribble over the defender’s end line and stop the ball on it.
  3. If the defender wins the ball, they can score by dribbling over the attacker’s line.
  4. Players join the back of the other queue so everyone attacks and defends.

Coaching points

  • Attack at speed, then slow down just before the defender to set up your move.
  • Use a feint or change of direction to shift the defender’s weight, then accelerate away.
  • Keep the ball on the side away from the defender.
  • Defender: close down quickly, then get side-on and stay on your feet.
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