1v1 Attacking (in font of goal) COE

40x40m split in half in front of big goal.

Mini goals placed in the outside corners opposite the big goal.

2 groups split evenly – group A works in left lane, group B works in right lane.

- 1v1.

- DF (Red) plays ball out from goal line to AT (Blue) on opposite end to begin play.

- AT scores in big goal.

- AT must engage the DF before attempting to score, no long shots.

- DF defends big goal and attempts to win the ball.

- If DF wins the ball, score in mini goal.

PROGRESSION:

P1 – AT must be in AT half to score.

P2 – 2v2.

REGRESSION:

R1 – DF can only start defending at halfway.

R2 – Mark out a narrow zone across the center of the field where DF must stay inside.

OBJECTIVE:

Offsetting a defender in front of goal; moving a defender to create a scoring opportunity.

COACHING POINTS:

Quality first touch.

Attack defender or space with pace.Decision on type of move/feint.

Timing of move/feint.

Execution of the move/feint – was the player successful in off-setting the defender to create a scoring opportunity?