Continuous 1v1 Training | Speeding Up the Attack-Defense Switch

Overview

• Built for every age group 12 and up
• For coaches and players who want to sharpen individual 1v1 skills
• Perfect for teams that want to switch fast between attack and defense
• Great for players learning to make decisions under pressure

Objectives

• Speed up decision-making under pressure
• Sharpen first touch and quick, cutting turns
• Make the transition between attack and defense lightning-fast
• Build the tools to beat a defender one-on-one while also learning to read your opponent and defend

Setup

In a tight 15m x 15m space, two teams line up facing each other and go through 1v1s one after another.

1) Mark out a 15m x 15m square.

2) Split 8 players into two teams of 4.

3) Line one team up along the bottom and the other along the top.

4) The first team starts on attack and goes for goal.

5) The defender works to stop them advancing and win the ball back.

6) The moment a player wins the ball, they flip straight into attack.

7) Keep rolling through it, swapping attacking and defending roles.

8) Keep rest to a minimum and keep the tempo up.