Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 1v1 Defending

Warm up 1 (15 mins)

Players get into groups of 2 to play tag. They decide who is the tagger by doing rock-paper-scissors. The tagger can only tag his/her partner. Each round lasts for 30 seconds and the person that is not the tagger is the winner. The player that is a tagger has to complete 5 frog jumps. Switch partners after every round. Repeat 3-4 rounds.

Progression

1. Add a soccer ball and player has to steal the ball away from his/her partner.

2. Players can steal the ball away from anyone.

Coaching Tips

1. Head up. See the field.

2. Move quickly on your feet when presented in a 1v1 situation.

3. Try to toe poke to win the ball.

1v1 (15 mins)

Directions: Blue player passes the ball to red player and follows the pass to apply instant pressure. Red player scores by dribbling past the blue line, blue player scores by gaining possesion and crossing the line or stopping red player from advancing. After each play, players switch positions.

Coaching points

1. Sprint up and slow donw when approaching.

2. Arm length away (Extend your arm to keep some distance)

3. Pressure to week side.

4. Don't give the player the side line in 1v1.

Progression

1. Player that does not score a point has to complete an exercise.

2. Team compeition. Defenders vs attacker and see who can score more points on defense.

Final Game (30 mins)

Directions

Players will play 2v2 or 3v3 games. Each game lasts for 7 mins and quick rotation.

Coaching Points

1. Focus on defensive stance.

2. Points above