1v1 Soccer Drills & Games: Boost Player Skills With These Simple Drills

Blow past defenders & lockdown attackers with our 1v1 soccer drills & games. Elevate your teams 1v1 skills today!

1v1 Soccer 1v1 Soccer Drills 1v1 Soccer Games

Get ready to dominate every one-on-one showdown! Our collection of 1v1 soccer drills and games is your resource for mastering individual 1v1 battles. Every attacker wants to learn explosive moves to blow past defenders or develop rock-solid defensive techniques to shut down opponents. These 1v1 drills and games will elevate your game. Each drill is built to boost your team's confidence, sharpen their critical close-control skills, and help them become a true game-changer on the pitch. Explore our targeted 1v1 drills now and transform your team's play!

1v1 Drills

1v1, 1v2, 2v2 - 4 goal game MEDIUM

1v1, 1v2, 2v2 - 4 goal game

This 1v1, 2v2 to multiple goals soccer drill puts soccer players in 1v1 and 2v2 situations with multiple goals. 1v1 soccer helps players focus on penetration by forcing the player to dribble to beat their opponent and allows players to make the attack unpredictable through creativity. Your kids will love this soccer drill!

9+ yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. 20X35 yds. GK: no
Shooting Combo, 1v1 Shooting Drill MEDIUM

Shooting Combo, 1v1 Shooting Drill

This is a great shooting drill that focuses on making a move before shooting, making a 1-2 combination play before shooting, then taking on a defender 1v1 before shooting.

9+ yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. HALF FIELD yds. GK: yes
3.89 163,707 Chris Johnson
Diagonal 1v1 Soccer Drill MEDIUM

Diagonal 1v1 Soccer Drill

This 1v1 soccer drill is great to focus on 1v1 play whether it is on the offensive or the defensive side. On the offensive side, you can get attackers to attack the defenders with speed, quick change of pace with an explosive touch to get away, and getting behind the defensive players. On the defensive side, you can focus on closing down quickly, forcing the attacker to the side and closing down the attack.

4+ yrs. 8+ players 15 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.87 92,910 Chris Johnson
1v1v1 Triangle Game MEDIUM

1v1v1 Triangle Game

The 1v1v1 Triangle Game soccer drill focuses on attacking in a number-down situation. This game will encourage players to dribble, take players on, shield the ball from the defensive players, and the vision to find the open goal. Defensively this drill promotes players to stay aware of their defensive shape and tackling players on the dribble.

9+ yrs. 3+ players 15 mins. 15X20 yds. GK: no
3.83 109,450 Chris Johnson
1v1 Defending the Dribble MEDIUM

1v1 Defending the Dribble

This 1v1 soccer defending drill will isolate the defender to focus on the first defender and defending the dribble. Modify this drill to focus on the first attacker taking on the defender.

9+ yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. 20X20 yds. GK: no
3.81 265,112 Chris Johnson
1v1 Defending the Dribble with Teammate MEDIUM

1v1 Defending the Dribble with Teammate

The purpose of this drill is to isolate the defender to focus on the first defender and defending the dribble while working with a teammate. This teaches young soccer players to work together with your teammate to shut down the attacker.

9+ yrs. 8+ players 20 mins. HALF FIELD yds. GK: yes
3.8 227,522 Chris Johnson
1v1 Tunnel of Death MEDIUM

1v1 Tunnel of Death

This drill can be used to focus on either attacking or defending. It teaches players to take advantage of an off balanced defender by attacking with speed or could be used to focus on good defensive posture and transition.

9-16 yrs. 5+ players 20 mins. 35X15 yds. GK: no
3.68 111,179 Chris Johnson
1v1 1st Attacker Dribbling Without Opposition EASY

1v1 1st Attacker Dribbling Without Opposition

This 1v1 dribbling exercise allows coaches to focus on the 1st attacker's ability to beat the defender on the dribble. In this soccer drill, the coach should focus on the attacker's approach, make sure the attacker has a change in direction, and finish with a burst of speed (change of pace). This drill helps beginners get a feel for moving around defenders.

4+ yrs. 4+ players 15 mins. 30X30 yds. GK: no
3.68 69,844 Chris Johnson
1v1 Battle - Attacking and Reaction Drill MEDIUM

1v1 Battle - Attacking and Reaction Drill

This 1v1 soccer battle drill will focus on the attacker's change of direction, change of pace, and burst of speed to the goal all while working on the defender's ability to close down the attacker quickly, reaction time, speed of recovery, and angles of defense.

9+ yrs. 4+ players 20 mins. 30X40 yds. GK: no
0 21,239 Chris Johnson