Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 1v1: Decision Making in Final Third

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Coaching Points:

1) First touch out of feet

2) Close control

3) Head up to observe position of keeper and run of defender

4) Cut across path of opponent if needed

5) Early selection of options to score – dribble, pass into goal, shoot, chip

6) Correct execution of chosen option and composure when finishing 1 v 1

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Set Up and Rules:

1) The practice takes place about 10 yards outside the penalty area with a goal and goalkeeper

2) Players are in 2 groups approximately 10 yards apart and slightly staggered

3) One group with a ball each are defenders starting just behind and to the side of the attacking group

4) Play starts with the first defender passing to the first attacker who runs towards goal

5) Defenders give chase on first touch of attacker

6) Attackers attempt to score 1v1 against the goalkeeper

7) Defenders may challenge appropriately remembering they are in the penalty area