Exercise 3. 1v1 Against Right Facing Attacker 20 Meters From Goal

• Coach passes the ball to the attacker
• Attacker tries to dribble past the defender and score goals by crossing the line (between the cones)
• Defender tries to win duels and prevent goals

• The attacker has no/low speed to practice pressing technique
• The attacker has (high) speed to practice defending technique
• The defender can execute a counter attack and score goals by dribbling over the attacker’s line

• Keeper + 1 vs. 1
• Pitch size 30 m x 15 m + 16m
• Attacker starts at 30 m and defender starts at 16 m
• Coach has the balls at 16 m

Coaching Points

• Optimal distance
• Be patient
• Good LFT quality

1. Position

Testing and Practising Defending Positions

2. Footwork

Practicing Steps with a High-quality LFT Position

3. 1v1

Against Right Facing Attacker 20m From Goal

4. Marking

Marking During a Throw-in in your own half.