1v1 - The Four Ds of Defence

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DESCRIPTION

Basic 1v1

• Defender D plays ball to Attacker A

• D closes down A

• A attempts to beat D and score in net

• D wins if ball is cleared out of area

• A and D switch lines

COACHING POINTS

Four Ds of defence:

Deny, Delay, Deflect, Dig ball out

• Close down quickly on A's first touch

• Slow last 3 paces, don't over-commit

•  1st priority deny/deflect shot on goal

• 2nd priority deny/delay path to goal

• 3rd priority dig ball out (tackle)

• D controls where A can go

• Force A away from the goal or onto weaker shooting foot

 

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