1 vs 1 – Face to Face

Key Points

• Setup: For 6 players, set up one field; for 12 players, set up two fields. One goal at each end, with players split into teams and wearing bibs.
• Players: Teams are divided into attackers (Blue team) and defenders (Red team).
• Objectives: Attackers aim to dribble past defenders into the scoring zone to shoot, while defenders try to regain possession and score in the opposite goal.
• Rules:
  • Defenders start at a halfway yellow cone, and attackers start next to the goal at a yellow cone.
  • Play initiates with a pass from a defender to an attacker.
  • Attackers must navigate past defenders to enter the scoring zone where they can attempt a shot.
  • If a defender regains possession, they can score in the attackers' goal.
  • Players swap roles after 3-4 turns each.
• Duration: 10-15 minutes
• Coaching tips:
  • Encourage attackers to approach defenders at speed, using the first touch to create space or set up their next move.
  • Instruct on the use of skill moves to unbalance defenders, followed by a swift change in pace and direction.
  • Highlight the importance of keeping the chest and head up for better awareness of the defender's position and the goal.
  • For defenders, emphasise the importance of immediate ball recovery and techniques to delay the attacker's progress effectively.
• Variations:
  • Allow roles to reverse, with defenders attacking and vice versa.
  • Adjust player positions for starting, such as having defenders approach from the side.
  • Introduce a goalkeeper to increase scoring difficulty.
  • Implement an incentive system, e.g., completing a skill move before scoring triples the points.

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