1v1 crossways

Overview

1v1 crossways is a two team game that works on 1v1 attacking and defending. It is also ideal for developing the players’ reactions in order to play the new ball.

SET UP

• Pitch 20yds x 20yds
• Two mini goals marked with coloured flags

What you get your players to do

The white team attacks the goal it is facing and defends the goal marked with its team’s coloured flags.

The red team attacks the goal it is facing and defends the goal with the red flags.

The two teams take turns to continually attack and defend in 1v1 situations in order to outscore the opposition.

Once a player has attacked, the same player must then react to defend. After defending, the player then leaves the pitch and rejoins the team line.

Rules

• The game is played for five minutes.
• The team with the most goals is declared the winner
• Only the attacking team can score a goal
• If the defenders win the ball or the ball leaves play then that attack is complete and then next attacker enters the game

Development/progression

If the defender wins the ball allow them to score in the opponent’s goal.