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.

Defend from Behind | Defending Soccer Drills

Fast-paced 1v1 duels inside the penalty area with transition, rotation, and decision-making under realistic game pressure.

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Coaching Objectives

To develop sharp 1v1 attacking and defending skills in the penalty box, while improving transition speed, defensive recovery, and decision-making under pressure.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
7 Players
1 Goals
30 x 30 y

What the Players Do

Starting Positions: Player 1 (Attacker): Starts outside the top of the penalty area, central. Player 3 (Defender): Starts near Cone 3 (close to the far post). Player 2 (Next Defender): At…

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