Working on Duels: Offensive and Defensive Techniques (Version 2) (U11)

Set up a field of 40m x 30m with 2 opposing goals. Form 2 teams, one red and one blue. The players of each team are divided into 2 groups on each side of the field. Players from the same team should face each other. The 2 groups of blues each have 5 balls.

The red player makes an off-the-ball run and runs towards the middle of the field. The opposing blue player makes the pass to him. The blue player from the same side as the red player then comes into the duel. The winner of the duel must score in the goal from where the ball came.

Ask the attacker to perform a feint and pick up speed afterward. Also emphasize the importance for the defender to stay balanced and not commit too early. He must be careful not to be outpaced and not to turn around. He should try to guide the attacker as much as possible towards the sideline.

Note that this exercise is a variation of the work on duels: offensive and defensive techniques (version 1) and the work on duels: offensive and defensive techniques (version 3).