Turn and Burn 1v1

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🎯 Objectives

• •Teach attackers to protect the ball before turning into space.
• •Improve explosive acceleration after the turn in 1v1 play.
• •Help defenders recover and press from behind without fouling.

🎒 Equipment Needed

1 ball per pair, cones for a 15x18 yard area, 2 end gates or mini goals.

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📐 Setup

Create a small rectangle with a start cone in the middle and one gate on each end line. The attacker begins back-to-goal at the center cone with the defender tight behind.

📋 How to Run It

1. 1The coach passes or serves the ball into the attacker at the center cone.
2. 2The attacker uses the body to shield, then turns left or right and bursts toward either gate.
3. 3The defender tries to recover, steer the attacker away, and win the duel before the gate is crossed.
4. 4Play until the attacker scores through a gate or the defender wins the ball and dribbles out.
5. 5Rotate roles every rep so both players feel the attacking and defending picture.

💡 Coaching Tips

• •A strong first touch out of the turn is what creates separation.
• •Attackers should use their arm and shoulder legally to feel the defender.
• •Defenders must move their feet instead of reaching from behind.
• •Serve the ball consistently so the focus stays on the duel, not the pass quality.

🔄 Variations

• •Easier: allow the attacker a free first touch before the defender can engage.
• •Harder: limit the attacker to one chosen gate announced after the turn.
• •Passing entry: a teammate starts the rep with a real pass into the attacker.