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