Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Attacking 1v1 Warm Up

Warm Up

Organization:

1.Open field set up as shown

2.12 players (6 Attackers, 6 Defenders) set up as shown

3.6 balls

Instructions:

1.The defending player starts with the ball

2.The defending player passes the ball through the legs of the attacking player who is facing in the opposite direction

3.The defending player presses the ball but does not attempt to tackle

4.The attacker must react quickly, retrieve the ball and then beat the defender

Coaching Points:

1.Get to the ball quickly and open up to face the defender

2.1st or 2nd touch should engage the defender to the ball

3.Observe the speed and angle of approach from the defender -

4.Know when to use a fakes and feints, and when to beat the defender with speed

Progressions:

P – Defending player now attempt to win the ball

R – Reduce the speed of the pressing defender to a walk