EXERCISES TO DEVELOP THE PHOSPHAGEN SYSTEM
1 v 1 Breakaway Game
Set-up and Directions: Place a cone on the centre point of the half-way line and have a small group of
players stand behind this cone. These players will be the retreating defenders. Place another cone
approximately 15 yards in front of the first cone in the direction of the 18-yard box. Have a second group
of players, with a ball each, stand behind this cone. These will be your breakaway attackers. Have a
goalkeeper stand a yard off their line facing the two groups of players (Figure 8.1a).
Figure 8.1aOn the coach’s call, the player at the front of the line closer to goal dribbles as fast as possible, but under
control, towards the net. They must attempt to take a shot on net but are only allowed to shoot once they
have entered the 18-yard box (Figures 8.1b and 8.1c).
As soon as the dribbling player takes off, the player at the front of the line on the half-way line is allowed
to go. Their role is to sprint and catch up with the dribbling player and attempt to make a tackle before
that player can get a shot on net. The goalkeeper is allowed to tackle or make a save, but must stay on
their line until the dribbling player takes their first touch towards goal.