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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- - 2 Goals
- - Multiple Balls (one per attacker)
- - Cones for marking area
Setup
- Area: 35x30 yard area marked with cones
- Goals: One goal centred on each end line
- Team Red: 1 red outfield player (defender) starts on their own goal line
- Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player (attacker) starts on their own goal line with a ball
- Equipment: Cones marking the four corners of the 35x30 yard area, 2 goals (one on each end line), multiple balls available at the blue team's starting point
Instructions
- An attacker dribbles towards the opposite goal attempting to score.
- A defender steps out to prevent the attacker from scoring by winning the ball or blocking attempts.
- Award one point to attackers for scoring and one point to defenders for successful defending.
- Once the ball is out of play, reset quickly for the next pair to start.
- Rotate teams after a set number of rounds to maintain intensity.
Coaching Points
- Close down the ball quickly and decisively.
- Communicate and stay vocal while defending.
- Maintain focus throughout the duel.
- Stay light on the feet for agility.
- Aim to make the attack predictable.
- Attempt to win the ball when appropriate.
- Stand side-on, with a low and balanced body posture.
- Practice patience in defending.
- Employ intelligent 1v1 defending skills.
- Approach the ball at the correct speed and angle.
- Utilize jockeying and tackling effectively.
- Balance is key with staggered, bent knees.
- Be ready to pause and correct technique or decision-making when needed.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Decrease the size of the playing area to add pressure.
2. Allow attackers to restart immediately after losing possession, creating more unpredictability.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area to give attackers more space.
2. Allow defenders to begin a yard closer to the attacker for easier engagement.
3. Permit attackers to use their dominant foot only.
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