⚽ Pozytywny Coaching

📘 1x1 game

🔥 EXERCISE

1v1 from the Side - `Shoot or Pass`

Players positioned as shown in the graphic, in two groups on the end lines near opposite corners. The exercise starts with a player from the blue group, who after a quick ball control takes a shot on the large goal defended by the goalkeeper. At the same time, the red player starts with the same task but in the opposite direction. Meanwhile, the blue player, after taking the shot, becomes the defender (transition A–O) and applies pressure on the red player. The exercise continues in a similar manner, with the red player becoming the defender after playing and chasing the next blue player. The coach determines the number of repetitions or sets a time limit for the entire game, and the team that scores more goals wins.
Coaching points
Attacker:
- Quick ball control (technical skills);
- Rapidly gain space (progress in the game) to quickly find oneself in a scoring opportunity;
- Control of the space behind (vision over the shoulder);
- Immediate reaction after passing to the goal (transition A–O).
Defender:
- Rapidly reduce the distance to the attacker (closing the gap);
- Attempt physical contact with the opponent (bodywork) or, if possible, move in front of them;
- Quick reaction after receiving the ball, immediate attempt to pass the ball to the small goal.
Remember Coach
It is worth remembering to organize this exercise on both sides, meaning to switch the position of the goals (small goal for shooting and open goal for passing) and the positioning of the attacking player.