1v1 Direct

  • Technical
  • U4 to U6
  • 6–16 players
  • Attacking
  • Defending
1v1 Direct

Setup

You will require: 1 ball per 2 / 2 sets of bibs / 4 mini goals / 12 cones, Create a 12x12 yard area, split group into two sets starting at each end in the center, On the sides where the players are have mini goals in each corner, One side has a ball per player

How it works

Divide into 2 colors like reds vs blues, the red player passes across to the opposing blue and then the 1v1 begins, you can score in either of the mini goals on the opposing side of the area, rotate players every time the ball goes out or a goal is scored

Coaching points

  • End product
  • Attack space
  • Commit defender
  • Recover run
  • Stay goal side
  • Slow down attacker

Progressions

progression: Add conditions based on session goals regression: N/A

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