1v1 to the end zone
An attacker dribbles out to score by stopping the ball in the far end zone; a defender comes out to stop them and win it. Two duels run at once on the same field.
- Ages
- U7–U8
- Players
- 2 teams at opposite ends; two 1v1s at a time — one shown
- Area
- 15×25 yd
- Time
- 20 min
One example
Run at the defender with the ball.
Coaching points
- Attack the defender's front foot at speed.
- Make them stop, then change direction and pace past them.
- Keep your body between the defender and the ball.
- Defender: arrive fast, slow down close, stay on your feet.
Equipment: 8 cones (field + 5-yard end zones), balls with one team
Based on Massachusetts Youth Soccer — U8 Week 4: 2 x 1v1 to End Zones, in our own words.