Drills › Defending

1v1 defending

In pairs
U8–U16
Medium
Defending

1v1 defending: the set-up from above

How it works

Defender closes down the attacker quickly, slows them, stays side-on and shows them one way. Win the ball or stop them crossing a line.

Make it easier

Attacker jogs; narrow channel

Make it harder

Attacker at full speed; wide channel

Less planning. More coaching.

CoachPoint plans your sessions with drills like this one for your team's age, keeps time on the pitch and sorts the subs on match day. See the app