Soccer
1v1 Isolation to End Line
Beat a defender one-on-one and drive to the end line
12 min
12 reps each side
Advanced
Why this drill
teach attacking defender's space before exit.
Setup
Passive defender at central cone with two gates.
Instructions
- 1Face a live defender in a 10x15 yard channel toward the end line.
- 2Attack at speed and use a hesitation move to unbalance the defender.
- 3Accelerate away the moment the defender's hips open.
- 4Finish with a cross or cutback once past.
Key feel
Explosive first two steps immediately after the move.
Success cue
Change occurs after defender reaction, not from excessive distance.
Recommended reps
12 reps each side
Progression
Progress to live 1v1.
Common mistake
Slowing down after the skill instead of accelerating away.