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1v1 game: attack against defence
- 10 min
- 2–8 players
- 5v5
- 7v7
- 9v9
- 3v3
- Finishing & Scoring
- Defending against shots
A 1v1 game where the attacker tries to get past and finish while the defender tries to stop and win the ball. Trains decisions under pressure in both roles. Short clip, about 10–20 seconds. See the video for the set-up. Source: Grimaldiball (YouTube).
What the coach should look for
- Attacking: dare to take on, change pace and direction.
- Defending: stay low, keep distance and wait for the moment.
- Swap roles often.
- Praise brave attempts, not only goals.
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