Defending in front of goal

In the 2v1 the defending players should set up so one goes to cover the player on the ball and the other covers the goal. If the dribbler gets past one player the other one should try to stop the attack. Players should use the outside of the foot to dribble so that the player can keep the ball away from the defender and make it difficult to steal the ball. To attack the goal in 1v1s the attacker must use skills and creativity to get past the defender and attack the goal. The defender's focus should be on the ball not on what the attacker is doing Once they have beaten the defender it is good practice to get players to look up and see where the goalkeeper is and shoot in the part of the goal furthest from the keeper Attackers should protect the ball using the foot furthest from the defender putting his/her body When the opponent is defending up close, the attacking player should protect the ball with the foot furthest from the defender and use his body to block off the defender.

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1v1 to 2v1

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Written by Dave Clarke

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In this game players are coached in support play and positions when the goal is under attack. Who goes to press, who covers

Coaching Objectives

Wingers dropping back to help out the wing backs is an effective way to block routes to goal.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
8 Players
2 Goals
4 Bibs
15 x 15 y

What the Players Do

Split the area into 4 squares and have two attackers v two defenders in each of the halfs attacking the target goals. In the squares on each side there is an attacker and a player defending who go 1v1…

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