Exercises › Game exercise
Direct, delay, deny: 1v1 defending
- 10 min
- 2–8 players
- 5v5
- 7v7
- 9v9
- 11v11
- Defending against shots
- Pressing & Regaining possession
A 1v1 drill on an area of about 25 × 10 metres with a 5 metre end zone at each end. The aim is for the defender to stop the attacker getting past using the three 1v1 principles: direct, delay and deny. Source: FIFA Training Centre (Instagram).
What the coach should look for
- Direct the attacker towards the side.
- Delay: do not dive into the tackle.
- Deny: close the most direct route to goal.
- Swap roles often.
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