A 1v1 drill to work on quickly attacking the goal with back/side pressure from the recovering defender. 4 balls (best to have one per player) 2 nets or scoring zones marked using cones Progressions Switch the nets so pressure comes from the other side of the player Require a minimum distance to shoot force a longer recovery
Attacker Quickly move to score Get the ball out from their feet to let them move more quickly Put their body between the ball and defender Defender Must immediately recover Look to get goal side of the attacker Once in front jockey and force them away from the net.
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