1v1 Defending From An Angle Exercise (SG)

Setup

You will require: 5 balls / 4 mini goals / 20 cones, Create a rectangular area at least 16x12 yards in size and split it down the middle with cones, Add 2 mini goals on each side of the area where it is split in the middle, Have the defender in one corner and the attacker in the other, the defender starts with the ball

How it works

Players score in the small goals in the corners of the area in their half, always start in the opposite corner from the goals, 1v1 with a pass across from the defender to the attacker and then try to score

Coaching points

• First touch
• Attack space
• Beat player
• Dribble with purpose
• Close control
• Receive across body
• Small touches
• Head over ball
• Composure

Progressions

progression: Players can score bonus points if performing specific skills regression: Remove the initial pass