⚽ Pozytywny Coaching

📘 1x1 game

🔥 EXERCISE

1v1 with Finish on a Large Goal

Players positioned as shown in the diagram, close to each other in the center of the field. The attacking player (red) signals their movement towards the ball, indicating that they want to receive a pass, which they subsequently receive from the coach. The defender moves with them to maintain tight marking. The red player`s task is to finish on a large goal with a goalkeeper. After winning the ball, the defender (blue) must pass it to the small goal located on the opposite end line.
Coaching points
Attacker:
- dynamic movement towards the ball (increasing the distance between them and the defender);
- quick control of the ball (first touch);
- awareness of the space behind them (shoulder check);
- attempting to quickly turn and face the direction of attack;
- immediate reaction after losing the ball, quick recovery and attempt to regain possession.
Defender:
- maintaining tight marking and, if necessary, quickly reducing the distance to the attacker (closing the gap);
- if possible, using bodywork when the opponent receives the ball (disrupting their rhythm);
- controlling their positioning and preventing them from turning to face the goal;
- quick reaction after winning the ball, immediate attempt to pass it to the small goal.
Remember Coach
It is important to remember to organize this exercise on both sides, i.e., swap the positions of the goals (small goal for the pass and open goal for ball progression) as well as the positioning of the attacker.