Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 1v1 Defending

1v1 Defending

Organisation:

-Players in groups of 3

-Ball per group

-10 yards apart

-Area 20x10 per group.

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Aim:

Player A passes into Player B. Player C closes down and tries to win the ball or force Player B back towards Player A. Player B tries to get past Player C and dribble over the end line.

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Rules:

-Player C can't start to close down until Player A passes the ball

-Keep swapping Player C after 3 attempts

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Coaching Points - Player C:

-Get there quickly/early to prevent opposition player turning to face you

-Slow down upon approach so opponent doesn't take a quick touch past you

-Get touch-tight...opponent needs to feel under pressure...not allowed to turn and face you

-When to tackle...can you delay until the time is right to pinch the ball

-Be aggressive...use body strength to force opponent backwards...do not allow them to do whatever they want with the ball...especially turn and face you

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If opponent manages to turn and face you:

-sideways + low

-force in one direction with body position

-jockey and delay until time is right to pinch the ball