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1v1 vs Goalkeeper

Strikers: run onto the ball in stride, stay composed, and pick a corner early before the keeper sets. Keepers: get into the line of the ball, time the advance, then decide, block, spread, or dive at the right moment.

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Duration
16 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
44 × 36 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

A feeder plays a through ball in behind for a striker starting wide of the goal; the striker runs on and goes 1v1 with the keeper. Alternate the outcome the coach calls for: a first-time or early finish to a corner, or make the keeper win it by advancing and spreading. Keeper distributes to restart. Rotate strikers through and keep the service varied.

Setup time: 2 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Run onto the ball in stride: attack the space, do not check back
  • Stay composed, decide early, and finish before the keeper sets
  • Open the body and place it: a side-foot to the far corner beats power
  • Keeper: get set in the line of the ball, then time the advance
  • Keeper: make yourself big and spread late, do not dive too early
  • Both: react to the loose ball, the rep is not over until it is dead

Common mistakes

  • Taking a heavy first touch that runs the ball to the keeper
  • Rushing the finish and snatching at it before the keeper commits
  • Keeper diving too early and getting rounded or beaten
  • Losing focus on the ball during the move around the keeper

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Add a recovering defender chasing the striker down
  • Vary the service: bouncing balls, balls across the body, first-time only
  • Round the keeper instead of shooting when the keeper commits early

Regressions

  • Slower service straight into the striker's path
  • Keeper stays on the line so the striker just works on the finish
  • Walk through the timing of the run and the finish first
Equipment
Cones×2
Full Goals×1
Markers×1
Audience
U9-U10

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