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Cam HughesCoach, England

Hi Duru, here are several ways to make the 1-on-1 Box Out drill harder:

Smaller space: Reduce the size of the box so players have less room to manoeuvre, increasing contact and reaction time.

Add a rebound: Have the coach or feeder shoot so players must locate, box out, and secure the rebound rather than just make contact.

Limit reaction time: Use a whistle or visual cue to signal the shot, forcing defenders to react instantly.

Add competition: Make it continuous — winner stays on, or keep score for successful rebounds.

Increase physical pressure: Allow slight contact or introduce a second attacker to simulate game traffic.

Add movement before contact: Start players in motion (e.g., cutting or sprinting into the box) so they must find their opponent before boxing out.

Time constraint: Give defenders only a few seconds to secure the rebound and outlet the ball.

I hope this helps!

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