Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): ONE ON ONE DEFENSIVE DRILL

1 on 1 Defensive Drill (15 mins)

Method:

• 1 GK and remaining players divided into two groups.  Alternate if more than 1 GK.
• The two groups line up with alternative coloured bibs, in this case red and blue. Approximately 20m from goal.
• Cones to limit space available for the drill.
• 1st blue player is allowed a free shot at the keeper. 
• That first Blue player immediately becomes a defender with the next red player attempting to score. One on One scenario
• That Red player player on completion then becomes a defender facing the next blue player.
• Repeat x 3 rotations and 1 30 second rest in between.  Repeat again.

Coaching Points:

Improves reaction time to assume a defensive position.

Side on defensive position and pushing the strikers wide from goal.

Strikers working hard to make space for a shot.

Shot saving drill for the goalkeepers