How to Defend 1v1 (Make the Attacker Play YOUR Game)

Stop diving in and start dictating play! Learn how to defend 1v1 in soccer step-by-step. Discover how to close down space, master jockeying footwork, use your body physically, plus 3 solo drills you can run at home to practice shutting down attackers every single time. Timestamps: 00:00 - How to Defend 1v1 (Stop Diving In) 00:25 - How to close space between you and a stationary attacker 01:30 - How to close space when the opponent is dribbling at you 01:58 - What to do after you breakdown 02:45 - How to make the attacker uncomfortable 04:30 - What to do when they change direction 05:20 - What great players do differently when defending 06:00 - 4 Non-Negotiable Rules of 1v1 Defending 08:20 - At-Home Drill 1: Diagonal Jockeying 09:20 - At-Home Drill 2: Closing Space & Breaking Down 10:00 - At-Home Drill 3: Creative Reactivity In This Video You'll Learn: Breakdown Fundamentals - Stay one arm's length away from a stationary attacker, but give more space to when they're on the move. Protect the Goal - Keep a low, staggered athletic stance with your front foot protecting the direct line to the net behind you. Never Stop Your Feet - Avoid stopping and playing flat-footed! Use choppy steps, jockeying, and cross steps to match speed changes. Eyes on the Ball - Ignore the fakes that don't matter. The ball can't lie, if you know where it's headed you'll always be in a great defensive position. What to Watch Next: Check out these skills applied at a high level during live competition! You'll love our session with Brooke and Rosie, check it out here:    • How to Play 1v1 Defense (Size, Speed & Str...   #soccercoaching #soccerdrills #soccertraining #Powerhousesoccer #SteviParker #soccerdefense