Name: | Matt Schiffer |
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City: | Belchertown |
Country: | United States of America |
Membership: | Adult Member |
Sport: | Football/Soccer |
1v1 Shielding Techniques. A high percentage of 1v1 game situations start with the attacking player's back to the defender.
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Shielding Grid
Game starts with passive defender, progressing to full pressure.
Organization:
- Set up a small grid
- 6 players. Need multiple balls.
How to Play:
- Game starts with 2 players inside the grid. Start with passive defender to allow the attacking player to be successful in shielding skill.
- Progression: full defensive pressure
- "Keep Away" Shielding game, 30-45 second rounds. Outside players have extra balls to keep the game moving. Player with ball at end of round is the winner.
Coaching Points:
- High Work Rate
- Focus on shielding techniques to keep possession
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1v1 to Goal
A high percentage of 1v1 situations near goal start with attacking player's back to the defender. To improve attacking skills, you must improve your shielding and turning skills.
Organization:
- Separate group into 2 teams
- Defending team start near goal, Attacking team start outside penalty box.
How to Play:
- Coach serves balls
- Attacking player starts with back to defender. Must attempt to turn and beat defender to goal.
Coaching Notes:
Objective is to apply what you have learned during our shielding session. We are adding in turning and attacking the goal.
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Warmup
1v1 Shielding
Simple shielding exercise.
Organization:
- Groups of 2
- 1 ball per group
How to Play:
- Attacking Player starts with ball, back to defender
- Play rounds of 20-30 seconds
- On coach's signal, attacking player begins shielding the ball
- Player that has ball at end of round is winner. Switch attacking player each round.
Coaching Points:
- One foot next to ball, other foot behind at an angle
- Always face the ball
- Arms out, Create barrier between defender & ball