1v1 Defending

Objective

• -Delay and control an attacker one against one
• -Adopt a strong side-on defensive stance
• -Choose the right moment to tackle

Setup

1. 1Channel with a mini goal at the defender's end.
2. 2Attacker starts 15 yards out with a ball.
3. 3Two queues either side.

How to play

1. 1Attacker attempts to score in the mini goal within 12 seconds.
2. 2Defender presses, delays and forces play wide.
3. 3Swap roles each turn; keep individual scores.

Progressions

• +Add a recovering second defender
• +Two goals to defend

Regressions

• -Narrow the channel
• -Attacker limited to two touches

Variations

• -Start with the defender facing away
• -Defender wins by clearing to a target

Common mistakes

• -Sprinting all the way in and getting spun
• -Standing square, easy to beat either side
• -Diving in on the first touch