Football Association of Ireland

Attacking Defending

Defending 1 v 2 with 1 recovering Defender

A functional practice designed to improve players ability both in 1 v 1 and 1 v 2 Defending and recovery with Transition.

Key objectives

Close down quickly, but under control
As first Defender travels to close down Attacker – assess Attackers first touch
1. Poor 1^st touch – win the ball 2. Good 1^st touch delay
Body shape/stance – low, side on
Jockey, delay – be patient wait for opportunity to win the ball
Second Defender to recovery quickly – speed, then Defenders to press and cover
Quick Transition in Attack on winning possession

Organisation

Area 18 x 12 metres
1 Blue player (Attacker) v 2 Yellow players (Defenders)
Game starts as follows:
1 – Players set up as seen above in diagram
2 – Blue player starts practice by dribbling into area with a 1 v 1 situation with Yellow player with emphasis on dribbling through either of the gates marked with cones – Yellow player looking to delay Attacker
3 – Second Yellow player that starts beside Blue Player must sprint up to the opposite end and then come into play to make it a 2 v 1 Defending situation - recovery
If Yellow Players win the ball, they attempt to score in either of the two small goals at opposite end with Blue player now Transitioning to Defend

Session details

Attacking
Defending

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