Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): ONE ON ONE DEFENSIVE DRILL

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Intensive One on One defensive drill.

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Method:

1 GK and remaining players divided into two groups. Alternate if more than 1 GK.
The two groups line up with alternative coloured bibs, in this case red and blue. Approximately 20m from goal.
Cones to limit space available for the drill.
1st blue player is allowed a free shot at the keeper.
That first Blue player immediately becomes a defender with the next red player attempting to score. One on One scenario
That Red player player on completion then becomes a defender facing the next blue player.
Repeat x 3 rotations and 1 30 second rest in between. Repeat again.

Coaching Points:

Improves reaction time to assume a defensive position.

Side on defensive position and pushing the strikers wide from goal.

Strikers working hard to make space for a shot.