Three-Zone 1v1 Defending Challenge

Individual defending challenge in a narrow channel split into zones, requiring the attacker to beat successive defenders.

Delay, direct and defend effectively in repeated 1v1 duels
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Players
6
Duration
12 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones
Difficulty
Intermediate
Age group
U10–U16
Category
Defending
Type
Defending

Organization

Create a long channel divided into three zones. One attacker starts at one end and must progress through the zones, facing a new defender in each designated area.

Coaching Points

Approach under control; use a side-on stance; show the attacker away from the dangerous route; maintain tackling distance; delay until support would arrive.

Progressions

  • Progress to 2v2 after the first zone or reduce the channel width.

Regressions

  • Shorten the channel or allow passive defending in the first zone.

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