Three Areas: 15m x 25m. 12 players - 6 working and 6 on the sideline ready to change over. 1 v 1 in each area. The defenders (D) start around the hallfway mark and pass the ball to the attacker (A) who then has try and dribble past the defender to score at the opposite end. The defender has to try and win the ball back and if successful score into the Atackers goal. Players then swop places with the player on the outside Swop roles every 2 gos so everyone gets a chance to attack and defend PROGRESSION move to 2v2 in each area
Defenders should work on the angle of approach to try and force the attacker in one direction - Don't dive in Be Patient If beaten try and recover THINK - has the attacker got a weaker side or a stronger foot? In the 2v2, defenders now need to support each other, giving attention to movement off the ball as well as on it.
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