1v1 Recovery run transition

The purpose of this drill is to help players get a lot of repetition defending 1v1

• 10 x 15-yard area
• 1 soccer ball per player
• 2 goals
• 2 teams of 4

Set the goals up opposite each other with each team behind the goals, the teams are trying to score in the goals opposite them.

Once a player has attacked a goal and scored a goal or the ball has gone out of bounds they will become the defender for the attacker on the other team.

After a player has defended they will collect a ball and head back to their team to go again. This will continue until the time limit has been reached with the team scoring the most goals winning.

• React quickly to the change from the attacker to the defender
• Recover and apply pressure on the attacker
• Make sure you are always on the inside of the attacker when tracking back to ensure you show them to the outside, away from the goal

• As soon as you have taken your shot, what should you be thinking/ doing?
• What position should I be in when tracking back and why?