Madrid 1v1 SSG

Instructions/Setup:

In this continuous 1v1 drill, players will attack 1v1 against a defender and, once their phase is complete, will immediately transition to defend against the next player who enters the square grid. Players begin with one attacker and one defender on opposite sides of the grid.

The play follows a clockwise pattern, meaning the next player to attack will always be the next available player clockwise to the previous player, ensuring a seamless transition between attacking and defending.

Coaching Notes:

• Encourage quick transitions: Players must immediately shift focus from attack to defense and vice versa, maintaining high intensity. Attackers should sprint into space after their phase, while defenders must recover quickly to challenge the next attacker.

• Attackers should focus on creating space: Encourage attackers to use feints, sharp turns, and quick directional changes to break past defenders. Their first touch should be purposeful to create separation, allowing more options in tight spaces.

• Defenders must stay compact and use positioning: Emphasize the importance of positioning to force attackers into less dangerous areas. Defenders should use lateral movements, staying low to the ground, and guiding attackers away from goal.

• Players should attack with speed: Encourage attackers to be explosive and confident, taking defenders on as quickly as possible. The faster they attack, the more difficult it is for defenders to set up and react.

Progression 1: Increased Time for Attacks:

Increase the time attackers have to create a shot or pass before transitioning. This allows defenders more time to recover and adds difficulty to the attack.

Focus: Attacker decision making under time pressure while defenders focus on quick recovery.