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Shooting - One versus One
This practice is
designed to improve the player’s technical
ability in a variety shooting techniques with an
emphasis on "1 v 1"
confrontations.
Divide group into two
teams, then divide each team into two groups.
Position a group from each team at both
goals. Place a supply of balls beside each goal
post.
The practice starts when one of the
players serves a ball into the center of the
area. The first player on each team from the
opposite side must come to the
ball and
challenge for possession. The object is for the
player who wins the ball to try and turn and
score as quickly as possible. The defender must
try to stop him. Should the defender win the
ball, the roles are then reversed.
After
a shot is taken both players must sprint back to
their original positions. The sequence is then
continued when a player from the opposite side
passes a ball into the center for the first two
players on the other side of the
grid.
This practice can be developed to
play 2 v 2, 3 v 3 etc. Note: Service must always
be neutral. Coach should keep track of
score between both teams.
The coach should emphasize the
following coaching points:
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Turn as quickly as you can and confront
the defender. Glance over your shoulder to see
how much space is available to
turn.
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Demand "realistic" defending, Go after
the ball and try to win it.
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The emphasis
should be placed on
"accuracy" and not power
when shooting.
Encourage
players to use a variety of shooting techniques
such as the low
driven shot, the chip shot,
the lofted shot and bent shot etc.
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