Set Up:
There are 10-12 players set up on a field split into three zones, with players starting at the cones. To begin play, an attacker passes to his teammate, bringing him into the central zone along with the defender. The attacker tries to beat the defender 1v1 and enter the attacking zone. If the defender wins the ball, he tries to advance the ball into the other attacking zone. When an attacker enters the attacking zone, the defender on the end line enters the field to create another 1v1. When goals are scored or a ball is put out of play, the ball is re-started by the other team.
Coaching Points:
1. A quality first touch gives you more time and space to deal with the defender.
2. Put the defender under pressure by taking the ball at him at speed.
3. Cut in front of the defender to shield the ball from him.
Progressions:
1. Start with a 50-50 ball.