Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Dominating 1v1 situations

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TECHNIQUE

SET UP

4 players split into a different 10x10 square with a maneqin or cone in centre of each pitch.

Players start by dribbling in each area performing different skills and turns to beat mannaequins.

ZONE 1

Players start in each corner of squared area. This zone is based on players turns. Players dribble up to manneqin and perform turn to retun to cone. Drag backs, Cruyffs etc.

ZONE 2

Same set up as previous zone. Players now producing turns breaking to either the left or right hand cone. Hook turns etc

ZONE 3

Players perform a skill to beat manneqin and continue to opposite cone. Step overs etc can be performed.

ZONE 4

Players can produce any move from 3 previous zone drills.

KEY POINTS

Slow in - Fast out!

Ensure players skills and turns are performed at good pace and ensure players exoplode away once skill is performed.

Dissguise

Players have to trick opponents so when performing skills must be a good element of disguise to them.

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SKILL

SET UP

Can set up four or more pitches easily allowing 4 or 6 players per pitch.

10X10 yard pitch dimensions

Defending reds pass the ball over to attcking white players whose aim is to score by dribbling through either one of the orange cones goals which have been set up.

Goal only counts if ball is dribbled through.

Again defender and attacker switch after each go.

Like previous can have a promotion and relegation factor to challenge players.

KEY POINTS

Change of pace and direction

Dissguise on movement to beat defender

Choice of turn or trick

Possitive play to beat opponent

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SMALL SIDED GAME

LINE BALL

With one group playing 4v4 goal game, second group should be playing line ball.

20x20 yard area with 2 5x20 yard areas.

Players aim is to simply dribble the ball into the opponents red coned zone which will count as a goal. Once goal is scored opposite side gain possession to attack again.

CHALLENGES

If dominating the 1v1 isn't coming out enough here are some team and player challenges to affect the game:

TEAM -

After every pass make a forward run

No passing - Every player must attempt to go it alone and dribble into zone.

INDIVIDUAL:

Can players turn without touching the ball or one just one single touch.

Spacial awareness on tight pitch so important. Players encouraged to get into most space possible and should always demanding and wanting the ball from other players. Again being encouraged to play without fear.