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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 Speed and Reaction Game

1v1 Speed and Reaction Game

This 1v1 Speed and Reaction Game is a fun addition to any practice that focuses on quick reaction and speed, ending with a 1v1 to small goals.


Age: 7+ Field: 15X25
Players: 4+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 5 / 5 Views: 104,297
Published: 10/11/2021 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Attacking and Reaction Drill

1v1 Attacking and Reaction Drill

This 1v1 soccer attacking drill focuses on the attacker making quick faints, a change of direction, and a burst of speed while causing the defender to react quickly to the attacker's movements.


Age: 9+ Field: 30X40
Players: 4+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 5 / 5 Views: 22,790
Published: 1/18/2021 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Reaction Gate Challenge

1v1 Reaction Gate Challenge

This drill enhances 1v1 attacking and defending skills by training quick decision-making, reaction speed, and close ball control. Attackers learn to use deception, while defenders focus on anticipation and body positioning.


Age: 4+ Field: 10X10
Players: 6+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 5 / 5 Views: 20,260
Published: 2/13/2025 Author: Colton Roundtree
1v1 Diamond Shooting Drill

1v1 Diamond Shooting Drill

This 1v1 drill focuses on a passing combination with movement off the ball and finishes with a one vs. one to goal. If players miss they become the keeper and the game continues. Players love the fun, competitive twist of being able to make a player become a goalkeeper.


Age: 9+ Field: PENALTY AREA
Players: 6+ Focus: SHOOTING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 15 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.29 / 5 Views: 507,173
Published: 2/20/2017 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Competition

1v1 Competition

This drill is great to focus on 1v1 play. It is flexible and can be used to work on the offensive side 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, getting behind the defensive players and shooting at half chances. On the defensive side, you can focus on closing down quickly, forcing the attacker to the side and closing down the attack.


Age: 9+ Field: 18x25
Players: 5+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.2 / 5 Views: 348,079
Published: 7/6/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 or 2v2 - Get Outta Here

1v1 or 2v2 - Get Outta Here

This drill is a very fast paced 1v1 or 2v2 soccer game that focuses on aspects of the small sided game such as dribbling, passing, and scoring.


Age: 9+ Field: 15X25
Players: 8+ Focus: Game-like
Difficulty: Hard Time: 20 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.2 / 5 Views: 175,298
Published: 1/10/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Transition Game

1v1 Transition Game

That is a fast paced 1v1 transition game mean to focus on beating the defender and getting it into your teammate, or quickly transition to defense if the ball is lost.


Age: 7+ Field: 15X15
Players: 6+ Focus: 1v1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.17 / 5 Views: 31,798
Published: 1/9/2023 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 50/50 to Goal Team Competition

1v1 50/50 to Goal Team Competition

This 1v1 soccer drill focuses on soccer fitness, scoring goals, shooting, goalkeeping, and winning 50-50 balls. This is a fun soccer drill for the younger soccer player.


Age: 4-12 Field: PENALTY AREA
Players: 6+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 10 mins.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 4.16 / 5 Views: 506,172
Published: 6/11/2009 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 to Goal

1v1 to Goal

The 1v1 Soccer Drill to Goal is a great soccer drill to improve goal scoring opportunities. This drill focuses on beating the last defender, staying in control of the ball and finishing with a good shot on goal.


Age: 9+ Field: 25X30
Players: 4+ Focus: 1v1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.16 / 5 Views: 172,680
Published: 7/13/2008 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Transition Drill

1v1 Transition Drill

This dynamic game will allow you to focus on the transition from offense to defense. This soccer transitional drill is designed to be played at a quick pace. 


Age: 9+ Field: 15X20
Players: 6+ Focus: 1v1
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: NO Team
Rating: 4.06 / 5 Views: 138,236
Published: 11/16/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 to Multiple Goals (Dribbling)

1v1 to Multiple Goals (Dribbling)

This 1v1 soccer drill is an excellent drill for focusing on teaching players attacking skills such as taking on their opponent or learning to attack space. Defensively it will teach players the responsibility of man-marking.


Age: 4+ Field: 30X30
Players: 6+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 15 mins.
Goalkeeper: NO INDIVIDUAL
Rating: 4.04 / 5 Views: 120,868
Published: 9/30/2006 Author: Chris Johnson
1v1 Dribble Attack with Shot

1v1 Dribble Attack with Shot

The purpose of this 1v1 drill is to focus on dribbling to beat a defender and finishing with a shot. This drill can also be used to focus on defensive players defending the dribble.


Age: 9+ Field: 30X30
Players: 6+ Focus: ATTACKING
Difficulty: EASY Time: 10 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.93 / 5 Views: 219,221
Published: 8/31/2011 Author: Chris Johnson

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