2nd Grade Fall Academy Week 7: Defending 1v1
2nd Grade Fall Academy Week 7: Defending 1v1 Foot Skills – Static
1v1 directional
Implementation Each player finds their own space and stays static, players will do a different foot skill as the coach instructs.
Implementation 1v1 directionally- whites defend, the darks attack. •
Foot skills to include: -Toe taps -Foundations -Lace/ push -Sole only -Inside and outside (zigzag) -As many touches possible in 45 seconds. Continue to moves and turns. (roll over/ inside, outside hook) Coaching Points Keep the ball close Head up and looking for space Change directions and speeds Lots of touches on the ball/Fast feet
If the defending player wins the ball, change roles and try to score.
Coaching Points • 4 Downs • Shut down- speed to shut down the attacker • Slow down- slow and stay an arm’s length away • Get down- side on, low stance • Stay down-stay low/ athletic position. • Steal the ball when possible
1v1 either goal
Implementation 1v1 black to attack both goals, the whites defend. •
If the darks win the ball they dribble it to the attackers starting point.
Coaching Points • 4 Downs • Shut down- speed to shut down the attacker • Slow down- slow and stay an arm’s length away • Get down- side on, low stance • Stay down-stay low/ athletic position. • Steal the ball when possible
All sessions end with small sided games (3v3/4v4) or a regular game (5v5) 20 min at least NO coaching- let the children play!
1v1 directional
Implementation Each player finds their own space and stays static, players will do a different foot skill as the coach instructs.
Implementation 1v1 directionally- whites defend, the darks attack. •
Foot skills to include: -Toe taps -Foundations -Lace/ push -Sole only -Inside and outside (zigzag) -As many touches possible in 45 seconds. Continue to moves and turns. (roll over/ inside, outside hook) Coaching Points Keep the ball close Head up and looking for space Change directions and speeds Lots of touches on the ball/Fast feet
If the defending player wins the ball, change roles and try to score.
Coaching Points • 4 Downs • Shut down- speed to shut down the attacker • Slow down- slow and stay an arm’s length away • Get down- side on, low stance • Stay down-stay low/ athletic position. • Steal the ball when possible
1v1 either goal
Implementation 1v1 black to attack both goals, the whites defend. •
If the darks win the ball they dribble it to the attackers starting point.
Coaching Points • 4 Downs • Shut down- speed to shut down the attacker • Slow down- slow and stay an arm’s length away • Get down- side on, low stance • Stay down-stay low/ athletic position. • Steal the ball when possible
All sessions end with small sided games (3v3/4v4) or a regular game (5v5) 20 min at least NO coaching- let the children play!
