1v1 Recovery Chase

Obj: Attacker under chase pressure; defender's recovery run and tackle timing from behind. Field: 25×12yd channel to a pug goal (or big goal + GK U12+). Equip: Cones, balls, goals, bibs. Org: Attacker starts 3yd ahead with the ball on coach's call; defender chases from behind and inside (goal-side line). Attacker scores in the goal; defender scores by winning the ball cleanly or forcing out. Handicap tuned so duels are ~50/50 (adjust head start per pair — bio-banding in action). CP: (1) Attacker: big first touch into space, then controlled speed — don't let him catch you by over-touching; (2) defender: run to goal-side, not to the ball; (3) tackle only when level or better — from behind = foul school. Prog: Add a second recovering defender (attacker decision: finish early vs. shield); start with attacker receiving a pass. Reg: Bigger head start; no tackling — contain only. Mist: P: defender diving in from behind; C: same pairs all session — rotate for fresh races. Time: 14 min. Out: Recovery-run angles + full-speed carrying both trained; foul discipline installed. Var: GK plays (breakaway timing links A-40). Diag: Channel with staggered start cones, curved defender recovery arrow to goal-side, goal at end.