Game of Man to Man Marking

Endurance Soccer Drill 

This session is devised to improve a players man marking ability. It can take place with one goal in the penalty area or on a pitch with two teams. Needs even sides but area size is dependant on number, age and ability of players.

Required Equipment
x Good Supply to Keep Match Flowing	x 2 Different Coloured Sets	x Good Supply	x 2
Area		Additional Equipment
	Dependant on numbers and desired intensity		None
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Key Factors
Tracking of Movement Body Shape & Positioning Decision; where to show play Communication Patience
Starting Position
As with a normal match – kick off or the ball is played in by the coach.

This is a normal match, so goals are scored as they normally would be and other normal laws apply (except no offside). However players: Must man mark an opposition player. That player remains their responsibility for the duration of the game or until the coach changes it.
Don’t pass players on – their man is their responsibility all over the pitch.

If forwards score, whole defending side does a forfeit at the end of the game. The marker of the scorer should do double the forfeit, Depending on age of players and their current fitness level it could be an extra shuttle or singe star jump etc.

Observations should be based around the player’s ability to track their attacker and remain ball side and goal side.

In one on one situations;
Can they prevent turning? Playing forward? Quick Attacks?
Is their body shape appropriate? Sideways on, knees slightly bent, front of feet, forcing the attacker in the correct direction.
Do they dive in or are they patient?