Game version
End-line game: in teams of two, the attacker dribbles to the line while the defender shadows without tackling. Swap each time, and each team beats its own count.
1v1 to the End Line
Beat a live defender and dribble over the line under control.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth soccer coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Core: Jogs. Beat your own count of crossings.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- You and a partner
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Soccer ball, 4 cones, partner
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Dribbling
The steps
How it works
- Mark a 10 by 15 yard channel.
- Attack the defender and try to stop the ball on the end line.
- Change speed and direction to unbalance them.
- Swap roles each rep; do 10 attacks.
Coaching point
Attack the front foot, then change pace.
Safety: No slide tackles in this drill.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (defender walks), Core (jogs), More (shadows closely). Beat your own count of crossings.
Story
You are a knight crossing the bridge past a friendly guard.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own count of crossings. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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