1v1 back to goal
Video
Description

Scoring
In the team-based game, consider awarding points for both attacking and defending players:
- 3 points for a goal for either team
- 1 point to the defending team for denying a goal – for example, forcing the ball outside the field
Progressions/adjustments


Instead of 1 goal on each side, utilize two or more goals, giving the attacker more options to score and the defender more challenges to defend space behind.



What we like about this activity
Relationship to the game

The activity simulates playing a progressive pass, encouraging the receiver to turn
Coaching points
Passer

Playing to receiver’s rear foot simplies their turn
Receiver

“Closed” body shape

“Open” body shape

Defender
A failure to accelerate will result in the receiver controlling the engagement – able to face up and run at the defender.

Defender is slow to engage – attacker can face up and shoot on goal
If the defender fails to decelerate, the receiver can make one feint to use the defender’s speed against them and go around uncontested for a goal.

Defender fails to decelerate – attacker can make one move to get behind and score