TOPIC / THEME: Function - 1v1 Attacking an Opponent

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE:
A functional practice to improve the player's decision making and skill in eliminating an approaching defender with there 1st touch in 1 v 1 situation.
ORGANISATION:
	Grid size: 20m x 10m 4 Attackers positioned at a cone in the middle of one side of the grid. 3 Defenders positioned at an angle on the other side of the grid 1 Server position on the opposite corner, but the same side as the Defenders The server passes the ball to the attacker, the defender closes down the attacker Two gates at defending end of the grid The Attacker tries to run the ball through the gates Attackers change roles with the Server and Defenders on the Coach's signal

KEY OBSERVATION FACTORS: 1 v 1 `Rooney'

Positive attitude to beating an opponent Open stance to observe both the pass and the defender Assess the distance and angle of approach of the defender Attackers 1^st touch to beat the defender depending on the defender's distance and angle of approach Open body and attack the defender 1 v 1 Let the ball beat them and go down the line Come inside, beat the defender with their 1st touch and by going inside The 1^st touch should take out the defender and the attacker should exploit space created Create an end product by running, passing, shooting or crossing

NOTES:

Condition the defender to close at the appropriate time and speed Make sure the first pass is a quality pass Work offht and left side

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