⚽ Pozytywny Coaching

📘 1x1 game

🔥 EXERCISE

1v1 Sideways - Shoot or Dribble

Players positioned as shown in the image, with the attacker on the side line and the defender on the end line. The coach starts the duel by passing the ball to the red player. At the same time, the defender (blue) enters the field to intercept the ball. The task for the attacker is to either shoot the ball into the small goal (located further away) or dribble it through the open goal set with poles. In the case of winning possession, the same task applies for the defender.
Coaching points
Attacker:
- Ball control (first touch and speed of dribbling);
- Quick penetration to gain space (progress in the game) to engage in the duel as close to the opponent`s goal as possible;
- Assessment of the defender`s positioning and decision on which goal is easier to score (if the defender blocks the possibility of shooting to the small goal, the attacker can try to `shift` the defender with their movement to create a passing opportunity or quickly attempt an attack towards the closer goal);
- Dynamics during direct duels with the opponent (speed of action);
- Immediate reaction after losing the ball, quick recovery to the opponent and attempt to regain possession.
Defender:
- Rapid reduction of distance to the attacker (engaging in the duel as far away from their own goal as possible);
- Limiting the opponent`s space;
- Proper positioning – in the case of using goals as in this game, the defender must block the small goal and direct the attacker towards the open goal to then attempt to intercept the ball;
- Focus on the ball (observation);
- Quick reaction after winning possession, immediate attempt to gain control of the field and pass the ball directly to the small goal.
Remember Coach
It`s worth remembering to organize this exercise on both sides, meaning to switch the positions of the goals (small goal for shooting and open goal for dribbling) and the positioning of the attacker.