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React to movement
  • Defending
  • 8 - 10

React to Movement

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Written by Dave Clarke

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Defending attacks around the penalty area means stopping dribbles and blocking passing routes

Coaching Objectives

In these 1v1 drills the defender must react to the starting position of the attacker and move to defend the dribble on goal.

 

Drill Setup

  • 15 Mins
  • 6 Players
  • 1 Goals
  • 40 x 40 y

What the Players Do

Split your players into 1 defender, 1 goalkeeper and 4 attackers. Give the attackers numbers from 1-4 but don't let the defender know who has which number. On the call of their number they must…

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