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Attacking Defending

Speed development with the ball 1 v 1

A practice designed to improve players speed in a game related practice.

Key objectives

Straight line run – technique of running – head straight, arms close to body, shoulders relaxed, balls of foot touches the ground
Acceleration and Deceleration – both equally important
Change of direction – turn quickly in small space, quick feet
Ratio work to rest 1:5
100% effort with and without the ball

Organisation

Area: 25x20 metres
Divide players into two groups, Gk’s in each goal
On Coaches signal players sprint, coach gives the ball to the first player into the area
Players play 1v1 until one scores or the ball goes out of play
On coaches call GK’s sprint to opposite goal

Session details

Attacking
Defending

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