Defending 1v1 – Close & Delay
Created using Tactics Manager
🔧 How to set up the activity:
- 15x10 yard channels, one per pair
- One ball between each pair
- Mini goals or cone gates at each end
⚽ Activity:
- Defender starts 5 yards from attacker
- Attacker tries to beat defender and score
- Defender must delay, then attempt tackle
- If the defender wins the ball they try to score
- Reset after each goal or when the ball goes out of play
- Switch roles every 3 turns
✅ Coaching points:
- Approach at an angle, not straight on
- Stay low and match attacker’s speed
- Time tackle when attacker over-extends
