1vs1 - DF from the front

DESCRIPTION

Simple 1vs1 repetition Practice woking on taking DFs on when they are in front.

DF passes ball across to ATT, which then tirns into a 1vs1 to goal.

If DF wins it, they go to opposite goal.

Swpa roles each time.

Progressions

• use different goals and ways of scoring. E.g., mini goals, big goals with GK, line ball.
• use corner goals to play into to promote more changes of directon
• add mutiple 1vs1s to include interference.
• add a bounce player on side to use as a passing option for player on ball
• add a bounce player at side of goal to use as a passing option.
• progress numbers. E.g., 2vs1, 2vs2, 3vs3, 1vs2, 2vs3, 3vs2.

COACHING POINTS

Change of speed.

Change of direction

Be positive and direct.

Encourage players to try and use moves they have learnt.

Use of body and fakes

Timing of moves

Execution of moves

Creativity, persistence, confidence

Technical aspects of dribbling

Use of both feet

Ensure technical quality

Quickness of movements

Change of pace

Change of direction

Exaggerated use of the body to disguise movement

• Legs - lunging

• Hips

• Arms

• Eyes

• Torso - drop the shoulder

Unbalance DFs

Go against movement of DF

Practice on both feet when practicing 1vs1 moves.

Close control, keep the ball moving

• Keep ball within playing distance - when congested

• Tease the DF into lunging in

Big touches away from DF when you want to get away and explode into space to get away

• Bigger touches when you have the space to get into.

First touch

• into direction of where you want to go

• Into one direction to go another

• Towards defender to commit them

Timing of performing 1vs1  move

Constantly encourage use of moves in the 1vs1 opposed situations

Different ways of beating a DF?

• Speed

• Attack space behind

• Deception

• Fast feet/moves/disguise

Creating the space to get yourself into a 1vs1?

• Try to isolate the DF

• movement

Reacting of cues and triggers from the defender

• What can you look for?

Confidence to try, and persistence to keep trying if things don’t work.

Unpredictable

• Be different, don’t be boring, be exciting and positive, and get at the DF

Decision making

• Think about what you want to do before you get the ball

• before/during/after

• Depending on the position of defender

• When to pass? When to dribble?

Awareness

• Space

• Surroundings

Agility

• The ability to react off the DF and change direction effectively.

• Changing direction

• Bent legs, lunge, explode

Speed

• Changing pace - ACC/DEC

• Stop-start

• slow -fast

• Fast-slow-fast

Balance

Coordination

Use role meodels as an example

• Show player's a couple of clips of Neymar beating DFs with good use of the body and moves

Competitive attitude

• Beat the DF

Communication

• Trigger word

• ‘1vs1’ - use when you want to encourage a player to beat a DF in a 1vs1

Action review process - reflection, feedback, and goal-setting

• Before, during, after

• When? Why? Who? What if? What?

• Peer-to-peer, group led, ind.

Homework

• Practice the moves

• Watch youtube clips of players who are good at taking DFs on.

Leadership and Instruction

• Get player's to help each other with the moves and teach each other.