Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 1v1, 2v2 defending

2v2 into 1v1 (10 mins)

Set Up: Use width of 6 yrd box x 25 yrds length with a large goal. at either side use width of rest of area with small target goals at the end. 2 def in the big area to play 2v2 with Gk, 1 def in end zones to make it 1v1.

Format: Attack the big goal 2v2 & attempt to score, players will then seperate into the 2 wide zones.

In wide zone its 1v1 & attempt to score in small target goals. If def wn the ball they counter attack to the end zone.

Rotate roles after a set time.

Progressions: Split the group into 2 teams and attackers have 4 min to score as many points as they can. Big goal = 1 point small goal = 3 points.

Key Points: Paired Defending - Distances and Angles Communication of when to press and drop 

Being able to adjust body shape to force direction into tight/crowded areas, awareness of clever movement of attackers to force them in to where you want them to go.

1v1 defending - delay hold up attacker be patient & wait for opportunities to win ball.