🔧 Set-up: Mark a 30x20-yard area divided into two zones (defensive zone and attacking zone) Place two small goals at the attacking end Position 1 defender and 2 attackers in the defensive zone ⚽ Activity: Play starts with one attacker dribbling into the defensive zone Defender works to delay the attacker, using body shape and footwork to block forward progress Attackers try to either dribble past or pass into the attacking zone to their teammate If the defender wins possession, they attempt to clear the ball or pass to a neutral player outside the area Rotate players every 3–4 minutes to balance repetitions across roles ✅ Coaching Points: Maintain a low, balanced stance to channel attackers wide or backward Delay the tackle until the attacker commits or enters range Scan for attacker’s next move and anticipate passing options Communicate clearly to organise defensive recovery support Focus on slowing the attack to allow teammates to recover ➕ Progressions: Add an attacker in the attacking zone for overlapping options to increase defender’s decision-making Introduce a recovering defender to simulate teammates tracking back to help
