1v1 Defending From An Angle Practice

Setup

You will require: 2 balls / 2 mini goals / 15 cones, Create a rectangular area at least 15x10 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 coach in one corner and the player in the other, the coach 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 coach 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