In preparation for your team's return to the pitch, our MLS Academy coaches are teaming up with Enerex to provide training drills to learn during your time at home.
Today we hear from MLS Academy U-19 head coach Ricky King.
Topic: 1 vs 1 Defending in and around the Penalty Area
Player Numbers: 12 to 18 players (ideally 16 players)
Due to the explosive nature of the activity the work to rest ratios are 1:8, which means that in the current format, it may not be suitable for younger players (due to possible lack of engagement) and adjustments (in terms of these work: ratio’s) would probably need to be made to keep player engagement high with these players.