1v1 Defending — Delay and Deny

Pair players attacker vs. defender in narrow channels. Attacker tries to dribble to the end line; defender must delay, set their feet, and win the ball or force a sideline exit. Switch roles every 4 minutes. Two channels running simultaneously.

• Jockey on your toes — flat-footed and you're done.
• Force them onto their weak foot; don't dive in, make them make the decision.
• Stay goal-side and tight — give them no turn, no time.

• Allow the attacker to call a second attacker into the channel after 5 seconds to simulate cover-shadow decisions.
• Add a small goal at each end so the defender has something real to protect.