Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 1v1 Drill

Wave 1v1 (15 mins)

Session Area

18x20

Set Up

18X20 Grid with two small goals on each side line facing the defender team on the half way line. Two teams facing each other across the grid, the defending team with a ball each.

Key Points

Blue 1 passes to Red 1 and applies full pressure in a 1v1. Red 1 tries to score in either of the goals. If Blue 1 wins the ball, they can score with Red 1 becoming the defender.

Challenges

Defenders need to get across the half way line as quick as possible to start the press. Try to stay in touching distance of the player and the longer you press the more likely the opponent will make mistakes.

Box/Trap (20 mins)

Session Area

20x20

Set Up

Two Teams 7v7

7 Blue v 3 Red defenders according to the players abilities.

Key Points

3 defenders can change at any point during the game if they get tired.

The coach times how long it takes for the defenders to get 10 touches on 10 balls (they don't have to control the ball).

Attackers use the whole area to keep possession.

Teams change roles after 10 balls.

Key point First defender presses and team mates work in close support, Don't press alone as a unit (Trap)

Challenges

Competition, Time the first ball until the last ball is dead.