Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 1v1 - Defending Principles Week 3

1v1 Defending Approach at an Angle (20 mins)

Set Up: 

• Two teams of 6 players each, 1 GK & 5 x defenders, 6 x attackers.
• Field sizes 2 x  20 (L) x 15 (W) side by side.
• 1 x Full size goal & 1 x mini goal.
• 10 markers.

Action: 

• The first two players of each red team R2 & R5 start by dribbling the ball away from goal and towards the blue gates. 
• At the same time Y2 & Y5 cross over behind the goals and defend the opposite area and goal. 
• R1 & R2 must enter the field by dribbling through the blue gates and start to attack in the goal in which they entered the field. 
• If the red attacker doesn't score the yellow defender can go and assist his teammate to create a 2v1 defending situation. 
• Encourage Y to win the ball and score between blue gates at end.
• Game is then over when goals are scored or ball goes out of play.

• The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.
• You can adjust numbers by creating a 2v2 etc.

Player Tips: 

• As Above.

Coaching Points:

• Coaches technical Input. Defenders slow down when approaching the attackers in possession of the ball etc.

Session Timing:

• Complete 4 sets of 4 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.
• Total time of work is 20 minutes.