1v1 Keeping Possession

Set Up:

• Make several 10x10yd grids.
• Two players go 1 v 1 in the center while next pair is on outside of grid.
• Play until the coach says ‘stop!’
• The player with the ball at that point wins (change the duration of the game every time).
• Players in the center try and hold possession by shielding 
• If ball goes out of bounds, a new ball is played in by the pair outside.
• After the game is over, the next pair come on. 

Coaching Points:

• Little touches in tight spaces.
• Make sure your body is between the ball and the defender.
• Try to get ‘side-on’ to the defender to make yourself bigger.
• Be light on your toes and creative.