1vs1 Target player game

DESCRIPTION

Aim is to play from target to target (yellow players in diagram)

1vs1

This game is physically intense, so will have to monitor activoty levels - play for 30-45 seconds for example.

Swap players periodically

Can either allow players to go backwards of they need to, or restrict them from doing so, and make them find a way to go forward, if they become too negative.

Progression

• allow target player to play to oppositte target player to get a point. DF will have to then position themself to stop this from happening but also be in a position to pressure pass into middle player. Makes DF aware of passing lines to go forward and block forward passes.

COACHING POINTS

This is a practice that works on a players individual ability to: 

Outwit an opponent to go forward 

Stay on the ball as an individdual under pressure 

The ability to twist, turn, and outmaneuver an opponent with the ball.

• various 1vs1 moves/turns to get away from the DF and get yourself some space
• don't neccesarily have to get 'past' the DF - just get yourself some space to allow you to play forwar to target player

Their individual movement before they receive the ball

• get themselves more time and space
• move the DF around.

 Can you try and beat the defender in 1 touch to go forward

• Try to use the DFs movement and momentum against them
• think about movement before your receive the ball to help you do this

Awareness 

• Where is the space?
• Where is the DF?
• Where is the target player?

Before! During! After!

• Can you try to think about all of this before you receive the ball?

Creativity and improvisation

Look at the target player game in the small group possession section for more relevant coaching points.