Curated Action

1v1 Staggered Jockeying & Directional Channeling

Soccer

1v1 Staggered Jockeying & Directional Channeling is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

Reusable training actionVideo demonstration2 min 18 sec

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=LR9ifmPXGhI
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1v1 Staggered Jockeying & Directional Channeling

Play the ball into the attacker who dribbles laterally; close down, stagger your feet to channel the attacker in one predictable direction, stay patient on the front foot, and initiate contact using the upper body and arms rather than lunging with the feet.

Key points

  • Adopt a staggered stance with one foot forward and weight on the balls of your feet
  • Angle your body posture to dictate play, forcing the attacker toward their weaker side or into traffic
  • Keep feet buzzing with short, rapid adjustment steps; initiate body contact with arms rather than lunging feet-first

Common mistakes

Defending completely square-on, allowing the attacker to burst past in either direction.

Sets: 3Reps: 8 repsRest: 30 secEst. duration: 2 min 18 sec
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