one practice i have started with my u8's is an area about 7mx 2.5m with a halfway line.goal each end
1v1 the attacker has to dribble up to the line whilst the defender jockey's, angling their body shape.
once the attacker gets to the half way line they have to try to score in the goal at the end.
The defender can then choose the best time to intercept.
Hopefully this makes players think how can they effect the attackers direction of play, how they can manipulate that direction to make a good interception from a mistake.
From an attacking point can they get there body between the defender for a good shooting opportunity, can they be decisive in their attack, can they strike quick
one practice i have started with my u8's is an area about 7mx 2.5m with a halfway line.goal each end
1v1 the attacker has to dribble up to the line whilst the defender jockey's, angling their body shape.
once the attacker gets to the half way line they have to try to score in the goal at the end.
The defender can then choose the best time to intercept.
Hopefully this makes players think how can they effect the attackers direction of play, how they can manipulate that direction to make a good interception from a mistake.
From an attacking point can they get there body between the defender for a good shooting opportunity, can they be decisive in their attack, can they strike quick
