Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 1v1 Defending C2W6S1 (Start Time: 2016-03-07 17:00:00)

Skill Intro (5 mins)

Set up:

Players are working in two's, attackers start with a ball, defenders starting infront of them without a ball.

Instructions:

Attackers dribble the ball side to side going forwards, while the defender is jockeying side to side.

Coaching Points:

-Body position, side ways bending at the hips and the knees (jockey)

-Light on toes not flat footed

-Distance of approach - touching distance

-Eye on ball

Skill Training (30 mins)

Setup 4 goals opposite each other with gates in front of all four goals.

The defender begins by passing the ball to the attacker. In order to score the attacker must dribble through the gate in front of the goal before finishing with a shot into that goal. The defender must simply stop his opponent scoring. If the defender steals the ball, he may attempt to score in the opposite goals and roles reverse.

Variation: Go to 2v2, 3v3, 4v4

Players can score in either of the 4 goals by dribbling through the gate and shooting, or by passing to their team mate through the gate, who must shoot first time.

* Can you close down the space quickly and force indecision from the attacker

* Can you decide when to jockey or when to steal the ball

* Can you keep your eyes on the ball and not be tricked by feints etc

* Can you stay light on your toes and use quick feet when jockeying