Defending 1v1

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Set Up:

- Area of the box plus 10 yards out.

- Two gates at the attacking end and one small goal for defenders to score on after winning the ball.

- Defenders start at either side of the goal. One defender plays a ball across to the opposite attacker.

- The other defender (on the other side of goal) can press as soon as the ball is played across.

- The attackers look to go 1v1 with the defender and can shoot as soon as they enter the box.

- Defenders try to win the ball and shoot on the small goal for their points.

- Repeat with opposite defenders passing

- Attackers have 10 seconds to score.

- Swap roles after 5 minutes and total up the scores for winner.

Teaching Topics:

- Press; get to the Player.

- Pace; be quick.

- Prepare; start to slow down and prepare he body.

- Postpone; wait for the attacker to make a move.

- Pinch; win the ball.

- Play; play forward and start attacks.

Players Required: 
12-16

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