Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): 1v1 Defending

Basic Technical Warm Up

Block 1 (first minute)

Individual juggle

Block 2 (Minutes 2-4):

In pairs 1.5 metres apart - all one touch passing - varying from only right, only left, both feet, outsides, insides, soul

Block 3 (Minutes 4-6):

In pairs take 1 step back each - varying from 2 touch, three touch, four touch with a feint or cruyft turn 

Block 4 (Minutes 6-8):

In pairs take 1 step back each - Dribble to half way then pass and get around opposite player, player lays back in your path dribble back up to top turn and pass>then opposite player does the same. Encourage different types of dribbling.

(Minutes 8-10) If you think its possible introduce a small chip to the other player. Doesn't need to be perfect but just getting the ball in the air and then down to partner. Regress the technique if need be for some players so that they are just stabbing their foot under the ball to lift it

1v1 Transition with Defensive Area (defensive focus)

1. defender passes to attacker inside square

2. attacker must wait for the ball to enter square before attacking

3. defender must get past halfway before attacker takes first touch

4. automatic goal if defender does not get over the line before ball in received

5. have two goals, red and blue, first 5 minutes red goal is worth 1 and blue is worth 2 - then second 5 minutes blue goal is worth 1 and red goal is worth 2 

2. Once action is finished, attacker becomes the defender and the defender goes to the back of the line. 

3. Continous