1v1 Recovery Defender — Finish Under Pressure
An attacker receives facing goal with an initial advantage while a defender recovers from a side or trailing angle. The attacker must judge whether to finish early, protect the ball or change line.
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Organization
Start an attacker 18–22m from goal with a recovering defender offset behind and to one side. A server plays into the attacker. Use a goalkeeper and rotate starting angles.
Coaching Points
First touch should threaten goal | Scan the recovery angle immediately | Finish early if the shooting lane is open | Use the body to protect from side pressure | Do not over-dribble when ahead
Progressions
- Allow the defender to start closer or vary the recovery angle without warning.
Regressions
- Increase the attacker's head start and use one fixed defender angle.
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