Defender 1v1 Defending — Delay and Channel

Attacker starts with the ball at one end, defender 3 yards back. Defender's job is to delay, show the attacker to the outside, and win the ball before the end line. Rotate pairs every 90 seconds. Remaining players rest and observe.

• Stay on your toes, side-on stance — not flat-footed square
• Show outside — force them away from goal, not inside where danger lives
• Don't dive in; be patient until the touch is heavy

• Attacker gets a point for reaching the end line; defender gets two for a clean tackle
• Add a small goal at the defender's end so there is a real consequence for losing the duel