Defending 2 On 1, Defending Football

Description

Player 1 has a ball; the other two balls are placed on discs on the end line




Player 1 passes the ball to player 3, who must advance the ball to the opposite end line without being dispossessed of it by 1 or 2. Player 1 moves in to assume the correct defending position, forcing 3 in the direction of 2 by blocking the right side of the attacker. Players 1 and 2 combine to win the ball. If the defenders win the ball, have them attempt to knock a ball off a cone.



• Both defenders start on the same side of the area.
• Progress to 2 v 2.

Coaching Points

• Defenders assume the sideways position.
• First defender should stop the attacker moving forward.
• The second defender covers the open space.
• Stay on your feet! Don't dive in.

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