1v1s in Tight Spaces

Description

The player plays a bounce pass with the coach on one side of the pole before receiving the ball on the other, taking their touch towards the pole. The player performs a skill move on the first pole and second pole before playing a pass against the wall. Player receives off the wall to find a pass back into the coach to reset.

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Skill moves -

Inside step-over
Outside step-over
Body feint
Chop move
360 spin

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Progressions

The player plays a bounce pass one side of the pole, making a move to the other side. The coach then plays the ball in-front for the player to run onto, forcing the player to take control on the move and in their stride.

Key Coaching Points

Close control - knee over the ball, small touches using different surfaces of the foot to manipulate the ball.

Awareness - recognise where the space is to move into, having the head up to see the pitch in front.

Change of speed - force the opponent to react to the movements and speed, making it difficult for them to read the intention.

Details

Category:

Skills & Turns

Reference:

CPOVOITS

Published On:

January 21, 2025

Updated On:

January 21, 2025