Quickfire 1v1 – Going Over An Opponent
Produce a high intensity 1v1 aimed at going over players to get shots off; and to recognise when it’s possible to beat a player with an early shot.
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Delivery Like De Bruyne
The ability to create chances from wide areas is extremely useful, especially when playing against an opponent who can neutralise your attack through the middle. Experiment with various crossing techniques in the air and along the floor, in the words of Pep Guardiola: A low, hard cross is half a goal!
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Dembele Rock n Roll
This practice is inspired by Moussa Dembele of Tottenham Hotspur, a master at playing with a player on his back and rolling into the space behind.
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Crossover To 1v1
Multi-outcome 1v1 which is very easy to set up and gives the players lots of goes at attacking and defending, and the opportunity for the coach to help the players with various detailed coaching points.
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Coach’s Corner – Shooting Breakdown
Master the perfect laces shot. This shooting technique is broken down into 3 parts looking the approach, the strike and the follow through.
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Explosive First Touch 2
Work on your first touch by moving the ball and exploding performing various turns, big touches before shooting on goal. Repeat on weaker foot.
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Explosive First Touch Practice 3
Play a 1-2 with the wall, pivot and let the ball run across your body. Receive on the back foot and explode with 1 big touch through the gates before shooting with laces into the goal.
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Punch Pass
Drive through the middle of the ball with the laces. Get your body over the ball but do not follow through planting the non kicking foot next to the ball. Extension is to try and loft the ball.
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