1 vs 1 with cognitive and shooting basics
Goal
Equipment
- 1 cone
- 3 markers (1 yellow, 1 blue and 1 red)
- 1 goal
- 2 small goals (or 4 cones)
- sufficient balls to ensure continuity
Preparation
- Playing area: 25x25 meters
- Players: 10 + goalkeeper
- Duration: 14 minutes
- Series: 1 series of 12 minutes with 2 minutes of passive recovery
| Summary | Secondary Objectives |
|---|---|
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Psychophysical exercise to train mental effort and speed. Players are ingaged in a 1 vs 1 after following coach directions |
Quickness, Cognitive, Running with a change in direction, Front dribbling, Finishing, Goal defense, Tackling |
Organization
Place the 3 markers (yellow, blue and red in the figure) forming an equilateral triangle (5 meters side). Place the goal about 20 meters and perpendicular to the triangle. Place 2 small (1,5 meters sized) goals diagonally about 8 meters distant on the side of the goal. Place the starting cone 5 meters distant from the triangle (as shown in the figure). Define the objectives (goal and small goals) with "A", "B" and "C". Split the players into 2 equal groups. One group starts near the starting cone while the other group behind the goal.
Description
- The exercise starts with the coach specifying a color sequence and a letter. The color sequence suggests to the first player in line wich order to touch the markers in front of him, and the lecter wich goal to attack
- Just finished coach directions the two players start from the lines
- The player getting out from the markers triangle receives the ball from the coach to perform the 1 vs 1 with the fixed aim
- After the action, the two players swap their roles
Example
- The coach gives the "YELLOW, BLUE, RED and A" combination
- The player runs toward the markers in sequence
- Once received the ball from the coach, the player attacks the small goal ''A'' facing 1 vs 1 the opponent coming from behind the goal
- After the action, the two players swap their roles
Variations
- Perform the markers sequence carrying the ball, the coach doesn't give the ball, but player already starts from the cone with the ball.
Coaching Points
- Exercise to stimulate players in mental effort and focus on the objective
- Exercise useful physically if performed at high rythm and without break
- Training to perform several times during the season
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Strikers:
- During 1 vs 1 receive the ball oriented toward the goal
- Maintain an attacking attitude: carrying quickly, passing or shooting
- Identify the opponents weak side
- Keep the ball under control close to the knee
- Perform countermoves to confuse the defenders, without losing time
Defenders:
- Stey between the opponents, the ball and the centre of the goal marking closer as the action becomes dangerous
- Force the opponent to move towards the external sides of the field
- Identify the opponents weak foot trying to influence movements and behaviour
- Delay the ball carrier action facilitating the defenders
- Choose the right timings for tackle to gain the ball
