Drill

Drills

Soccer

Jockey and Delay 1v1

Delay an attacker without diving in

10 min
12 x 10 second engagements
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Face an attacker in a 5-yard channel with the goal behind you.
  2. 2Stay on the balls of your feet in a low, staggered stance.
  3. 3Mirror the attacker's movements, staying an arm's length away.
  4. 4Only commit to a tackle when the ball is pushed too far ahead.

What to focus on

Body low and balanced, showing the attacker onto your weak side.

Common mistake

Diving into a tackle early and getting turned.