Small-Sided Play

The 1v1 Square

To improve players’ ability to compete in 1v1 situations by focusing on dribbling, decision-making, and quick transitions while maintaining awareness of space and defensive pressure.

Pitch Setup

The 1v1 Square pitch diagram preview

Setup

  • ✓Setup:
  • ✓Divide the pitch into four equal squares. Place one player from each team in each square.

This is the start of the setup. The full session, the coaching points, and the complete diagram are in the Session Library.

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