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Defending 1v1 in Wide Areas

Contain and beat a winger in a wide 1v1. Approach at an angle with your back foot in line to force the play down the line, stay side-on and patient, and time the tackle rather than overcommitting.

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Duration
12 min
Total drill time
Players
2
Recommended
Pitch
32 × 20 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

A winger attacks a fullback in a wide channel, trying to get to the byline to cross. The fullback closes fast, slows, gets side-on to show the winger down the line, jockeys, and wins the ball or prevents the cross. Insist on the approach: fast, slow, sideways, low. Do not dive in. Rotate roles and serve from both flanks.

Setup time: 2 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Fast, slow, sideways, low: control the approach, do not sprint in
  • Back foot in line with the ball to force the winger down the line
  • Low, side-on body shape: stay balanced and patient
  • Stay inside the pitch and show them the outside, away from goal
  • Jockey and delay: buy time and wait for the mistake
  • Time the tackle: commit only when you are sure to win it

Common mistakes

  • Sprinting in and overcommitting, so the winger goes past easily
  • Square body shape, letting the winger cut inside
  • Diving in early instead of jockeying and delaying
  • Getting too tight and being knocked past on the outside

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Add a target goal for the winger to cross to, to raise the stakes
  • Winger free to cut inside or go down the line to test the shape
  • Add a covering defender to coordinate press and cover

Regressions

  • Winger at reduced pace to groove the body shape and approach
  • Widen the channel so the fullback has more time
  • Walk the approach and the jockey before adding pace
Equipment
Cones×3
Audience
U9-U10

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