Today we are learning how to defend in a one versus one situation when you get beat by
the attacker.
Whats going on?
Little dap!
Its Jared Montz, former pro and coach with OSA Soccer Camps and Online Soccer Academy.
This OSA video is about what to do when you get beat in a one on one situation.
Thats right the attacker is going to beat you sometimes.
You are not perfect, no one is.
All you can control is how you handle when you get beat.
If you react positive and smart like this video is going to teach you Ill applaud every
time.
If you react negative and put your head down, feel sorry for yourself or throw your hands
up like you quit then that wont make me happy and thats a loser attitude.
Be a winner, react positive.
For general tips on one v one defending to help you not get beat watch our OSA video
titled, 1 v 1 defending - learn basic and advanced techniques.
Link is in the description and you can also find it on the Defending category at Online
Soccer Academy dot com.
This is how it should look when you get beat one v one.
Now lets break it down and talk key points.
Key Point One.
Cover the angle, dont chase the attacker.
Typically when an attacker beats you they are going to run to the side of you.
Typically they arent going to run straight through you.
Unless of course you get megged.
Try not to get megged!
When the attacker beats you and runs sideways most defenders will chase the attacker.
Their first instinct is win the ball, get the attacker!
Smart defenders ignore the instinct to chase the attacker and instead they cover the angle.
If you chase the attacker they will more times than not stay ahead of you and have a clear
shot or pass forward.
Instead take the more realistic option and cover the angle.
Key Point Two.
Close Space.
Once you are in position and covering the angle there is usually space between you and
the attacker.
Move forward to close down the space, get in a good one on one defending position and
try to force their head to go down or make them turn around and pass backwards.
Key Point Three.
Dont Dive In.
DO NOT dive in and try to win it.
Be patient.
You just worked super hard to cover the angle and close the space and you are probably a
bit out of breath.
When you are out of breath is when you make rookie mistakes like diving in.
Be smart, be patient and let attacker make the mistake.
Key Point Four.
Repeat If Needed.
If you get beat again, repeat key points one through three.
It sounds so easy and it is, but its not easy to make it look easy.
Exercise to Practice.
An exercise to practice is to set up a one versus one defending grid.
You will need a partner, a ball and 10 cones.
If you dont have a partner try to simulate this exercise on your own.
Set up your grid like so.
You as the defender pass the ball to the attacker and then close them down.
The attacker needs to let you get set up and in a defensive stance for a few seconds.
Then the attacker beats you to one side, they should dribble towards the sideline cone.
You as the defender now need to cover the angle and then close the space.
Once you do that the one v one game is live and the attacker should try to beat you and
you stay patient and try to win it.
The attacker is trying to score in the little cone goal on your side.
You are trying to win it and kick it out or score in the little goal on their side.
After a goal is scored or the ball goes out do another rep.
Let the defender do 5 reps in a row and then switch.
Do this as many times as youd like.
Remember this is a one v one defending simulation exercise for when you get beat so attackers
and defenders need to be patient and do the first two parts of this exercise before its
live.
Whats Wrong!
If the attacker is able to get their shot off or make a pass after they beat you, you
are probably chasing the attacker instead of covering the angle.
Having said this understand some attackers wont hold onto the ball that long.
For example they take a touch by you and as you start to cover the angle they have already
made their play.
That will happen, be accepting of that.
Bonus Tip!
Be patient!
Cant say it enough.
Be patient.
The best defenders arent always the biggest fastest players on the field, they are the
smartest.
Be patient and let the attacker make their mistake.
Yes, being strong and fast helps, but being smart is what separates good players from
great.
Be great!
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