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

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

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 Battle - Attacking and Reaction Drill

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.


Age: 9+ Field: 30X40
Players: 4+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 20,823
Published: 1/19/2021 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Elimination Challenge

1v1 Elimination Challenge

This drill sharpens 1v1 attacking, defending, and finishing under pressure. Players must react quickly after scoring, transition between attack and defense, and stay composed in high-pressure situations.


Age: 7+ Field: 20X30
Players: 4+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: EASY Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 9,523
Published: 2/14/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 with 4 Small Goals  Funino

1v1 with 4 Small Goals Funino

This drill improves 1v1 attacking skills, defensive positioning, and finishing under pressure. Players learn to recognize attacking opportunities while also being responsible for defending their assigned goals.


Age: 4+ Field: 20X30
Players: 4+ Focus: 1V1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 3,292
Published: 2/16/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 to Tall Cones

1v1 to Tall Cones

This drill develops individual attacking and defending skills by challenging players to dribble under pressure, protect the ball, and accurately pass or shoot to knock over cones for points.


Age: 4-14 Field: 20X30
Players: 4+ Focus: 1v1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 6,886
Published: 2/16/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Corner Escape

1v1 Corner Escape

This drill sharpens a player’s ability to receive under pressure, recognize defensive cues, and dribble into space. It emphasizes decision-making, ball protection, and breaking away from pressure in tight areas.


Age: 9+ Field: 6X6
Players: 4+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 13,891
Published: 4/1/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Escape Pressure from Behind

1v1 Escape Pressure from Behind

This drill teaches players how to handle pressure when receiving with their back to goal, a situation that happens constantly in games. Players learn to position their body between the opponent and the ball to protect possession. They develop the feel for where the defender is without looking and make smart decisions about when to turn, when to shield, and when to play quickly. Reading the pressure is the key skill here. If the defender is tight, players need patience and technique to spin away. If the defender gives space, players should recognize it instantly and turn to attack. The competitive race element builds urgency and simulates the real game pressure of winning a fifty-fifty ball. Scoring on small goals adds consequence and forces players to execute their escape move with a purpose.


Age: 9+ Field: 10X10
Players: 6+ Focus: TURNING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 471
Published: 12/1/2025 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Transition

1v1 Transition

This is a fast-paced 1v1 game that focuses on quickly transitioning from the attack to defense.


Age: 8+ Field: 25X25
Players: 6+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 0 / 5 Views: 20,734
Published: 1/6/2023 Author: Chris Johnson

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