U8 – Defending 1v1 – Tackle With Timing – Week 3

Groups of 4.  3 players keep the ball away from 1 defender

Variations

Add goals for the defender to score in

Encourage the defender to dribble out of the square to be safe

Team v Team – who can keep the ball the longest?

Coach Tip

Encourage the defender to time their tackles/ball stealing rather than chasing every ball

Players are in pairs, 1 ball between 2.

Pairs play 1v1 on the same pitch, with or without GK’s.  Players attempt to score in the opponent’s goal.

If a ball goes out, the player who was defending takes possession

Variations

First team to score 10 goals wins

If a goal is scored, that ball is no longer in play. Players can choose to support a team-mate in or out of possession

Coach Tip

Add a scoring zone if players start shooting from too far out on a consistent basis

Player are given a number each.  They can only tackle the player of the same number on the opposing team

If playing with GK, allow the GK to play freely (no opponent)

Coach Tip

Encourage your players to think of different ways to cover their team mate and watch their marker