TOPIC / THEME - Defending in a 1v1 practice.

Try to stop dribbling opponents as quickly and as far away from your goal as possible

Always move along the “inside line” between the opponent and your goal

Always watch the ball and your opponent.

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE (TECHNIQUE / SKILL)

To develop the technique of 1v1 defending in a skill practice.

ORGANISATION

15 x 10m grid

1v1 practice

Defender passes the ball to the attacker who tries to cross the defenders end - line with the ball.

The defender must defend the end-line within the rules of the game.

The balls must be served from the front and then from a diagonal / angle.

KEY FACTORS - Pressure on the ball

Close down the ball quickly, but be under control.

As the defender travels to close down the attacker - Assess the situation, the attackers 1^st touch.

Bad 1^st touch - nick the ball

Good 1^st touch - delay approach

Threaten the ball using the correct stance - bent knees & side on

Distance touch tight and defend inside to outside

Jockey & delay to wait for help not necessary to win the ball.

NOTES

Defenders must adopt mind-set been patient.

Progress to 2v2 with communication and all of above key factors

1. Run in straight line towards middle of own goal

2. Retreat inside & force the attacker wide to buy time (Delay the Attacker)

Practical Coaching

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