1v1 Block the Shot
1v1 practice where the defender serves the attacker and immediately closes down to prevent or block the shot.
Close down the attacker and protect the goal
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Players
8
Duration
12 min
Goalkeepers
1
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Full goal
Difficulty
Intermediate
Age group
U11–U18
Category
Defending
Type
1v1
Organization
Use a full-size goal and goalkeeper. Defender begins opposite the attacker, passes the ball in and presses immediately. If the defender wins possession, they counter out of the area.
Coaching Points
Protect the goal first; close quickly then decelerate; stay balanced and avoid diving in; attacker takes the first touch forward and threatens the shot early.
Progressions
- Allow the attacker to start from different angles or add a counter target for the defender.
Regressions
- Start the defender closer or restrict the attacker to a smaller area.
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