The 1-v-1 training topic is an essential component of the game that is often the difference between success and otherwise. At the youngest age groups the New Orleans Dynamo work tirelessly to encourage creative and independent players to be comfortable with the ball and
comfortable on the dribble. Being dynamic in the final third and close to the opposition goal is often the gamechanger, being able to unlock the processes and organization of your opponent is a magic formula that not all players can command.
Mastering the 1-v-1 discipline and understanding the tactical decision-making of when to pass and when to dribble is such a massive feature of effective attacking soccer, so much so that early development and later refinement of the craft is essential learning for aspirational players.
Included within these pages are some of the best training activities, suitable and adjustable for multiple abilities, that will allow you to relentlessly coach your players. Whether it is isolating the game-specific 1-v-1 scenario or playing the ‘bigger picture’ and challenging players to recognize the 1-v-1 moment within the context of the play; these training sessions have everything.