Session Set-Up

20 x 30 grid

Supply of Footballs, Cones, Flat Markers, Mini Goal(x4), Bibs

Session Detail

Practice 1:

Play starts with red passing into blue then moving forward to engage 1v1. Blue receives pass and attacks mini goal. If red wins the ball cleanly, they can attack opposite mini goal to allow one transition element.

Practice 2:

Play starts with blue playing pass outside to red. Immediately the blue makes a recovery run to try and defend. Red takes a touch forward to attack the mini goal. If blue wins the ball cleanly, they can attack the opposite mini goal to allow one transition element.

Coaching Topics:

Speed and angle of approach

Body shape to defend

Can we win the ball cleanly to launch counter?

Pressure

Force mistakes

Reduce options for attacker

Decision making when defending

Confidence during the 1v1 duel

Power, speed of approach

Quick changes of direction

Speed of movements.

Aggression

Concentration

Mindset to win 1v1 duel