Week 6: 1v1 Defending

Module: Master The Opponent: 7-12 Years Old Classroom: Use The 360TFT Game Model Core Topic: 1v1 Defending

Session Focus

Stopping Attackers One-on-One

Develop the ability to defend in isolation with patience, positioning, and timing.

Structure & Flow of Session

1. Ball Mastery Warm-Up (10 mins)

Footwork and body positioning exercises

2. Contextual Game Scenario (15 mins)

1v1 defensive challenges and channels

3. Small Sided Game (15 mins)

Games rewarding good 1v1 defending

4. Match-Related Play (15-20 mins)

Game formats with defensive focus

Key Coaching Points

• Stay on your feet
• Show them where you want them to go
• Wait for the heavy touch
• Don’t dive in
• Recover quickly if beaten

This content is part of the 360TFT Football Coaching Academy - Use The 360TFT Game Model

Note: Full session diagrams and detailed coaching points are available in the Football Coaching Academy classroom.