Defending
1v1 Defending Duels
Four channels running simultaneously; attacker drives at defender, defender's job is to delay and steer into the sideline
Theme
Defending
Duration
25 min
Players (min–rec–max)
20–20–20
Equipment
cones, balls, bibs
Set-up
Four channels running simultaneously; attacker drives at defender, defender's job is to delay and steer into the sideline. Swap roles every 90 seconds. Keep queues moving.
Coaching points
- Jockey — don't dive in; stay on your feet
- Force the attacker onto their weak side
- Angle of approach: side-on, not square-on
Progressions
- Extend channel length to reward attackers who beat their man — raises the stakes
- Add a small goal at each end: defender wins a point by winning the ball cleanly