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Defending

1v1 Defending Corridor

Set 4 narrow 10x20 corridors side by side

Theme

Defending

Duration

20 min

Players (min–rec–max)

20–20–20

Equipment

cones, bibs, balls

Set-up

Set 4 narrow 10x20 corridors side by side. Attacker starts with ball at one end, defender faces them. Attacker tries to dribble through to score; defender tries to stop them or force out of bounds. Rotate roles every 3 reps. Works simultaneously in all 4 lanes.

Coaching points

  • Stay on your feet — diving in is a gift to the attacker.
  • Force the attacker onto their weaker foot by your angle of approach.
  • Bend your knees, low centre of gravity — be ready to shift both ways.

Progressions

  • Attacker gets a 3-second head start to simulate a recovery run situation.
  • Winner of each rep earns a point — track across 10 reps to create mini-competition.