1-to-1 Attacking Duels

Objective

• -Beat an opponent one against one
• -Commit the defender then accelerate
• -Build courage to take players on

Setup

1. 1Channel with a mini goal or gate at each end.
2. 2Attacker starts with the ball, coach or partner defends.
3. 3Balls stored behind each goal.

How to play

1. 1Attacker drives at the defender and tries to score.
2. 2Six attempts, then switch roles or restart.
3. 3Defender starts passive, then semi-active, then full pressure.

Progressions

• +Defender fully live
• +Add a two-touch finish rule

Regressions

• -Wider channel
• -Defender stays passive

Variations

• -Start with a pass in and a turn
• -Best of five shoot-out format

Common mistakes

• -Move performed too far away to matter
• -No acceleration after beating the defender
• -Head down through the duel