Keep your arms out at all times when dribbling around defenders. You can use them to brush past players, improve your balance, and keep players farther away from you. Good balance will help you cut quickly in any direction while retaining control of the ball. Land on the front of your feet every step, whether you are dribbling forward with your laces or cutting across your body using an inside touch.

Always know where the ball is and player they are marking Position the body sideways so reaction speed is faster Be on balls of feet so reaction also quicker Use defensive feints to trouble the attacker and cause mistakes When attacker is close eyes on ball not on player Don't jump in and make it easier for the attacker If beaten by the attacker's skill sprint to the goal to defend it The defence must keep their lines tight and narrow so as not to get beaten. It is very important that defenders win the second ball after an attacking player shoots on goal. Be ready for quick transition if the ball is won

Interactive Challenges

Player Goal : “Can you beat the defender with one move?” Team Competition : Track goals scored vs balls won back. Personal Challenge : Score in both mini goals in one round.

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11 -18

1v1 Attack and Defend

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Written by Dave Clarke

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High-intensity 1v1 game to develop dribbling, defending, and decision-making in tight spaces with an end product.

Coaching Objectives

Players learn to receive under pressure, beat defenders in 1v1 situations, and make quick attacking decisions to score in mini goals.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
6+ Players
15y x 12y y

What the Players Do

Defender starts with the ball and passes to attacker. Attacker must dribble forward across a score line (5 yards from defender) before engaging. Once across the line, attacker attempts…

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