Organization:

Area: 24y x 12y

Organization: Create three small fields of 8y x 12y. On the center field, play 1v1 line soccer. On the two outside fields, play 1v1 with small goals placed in the corners of one side of the field. The players always start in theopposite corners from the goals. Begin the 1v1s with a pass across from the defender. Switch roles after the turn is over. Players switch fields every eight minutes.

Game: Keep track of goals scored.

Coaching Points:

1ST DEFENDER ROLE:

• Who and What?

• Approach the attacker quickly, slow down when getting close,

• Angled position, low in the knees, elbows bent,

• Move feet quickly with little steps, force the attacker to the sideline.

• Win the ball back at the right moment. 

On fields with small goals in corner:

• First run to the center to protect the goal, followed by pressure on the attacker.

• Force the attacker away from the goal, towards the sideline.

• Don’t stop defending after you get beat. You never know!

Attacker:

• Make your 1v1 move with conviction,

• Go around the player; not through the player.

• Accelerate after your move.