Control the ball well when trying to beat the opponent in the 1v1. Using speed and skill to beat the defender. Try to move the ball quickly, using a maximum of one or two touches. Try to get players to use one touch passing and only to depend on a second touch when they have to control a poor pass. When we make the pass between the lines to the attackers it should be a firm pass.

Support is key and players should consider when to support from in front and when to support from behind and out wide. How does this change the way we pass into feet and into space.

Players should try to finish by taking into account the defender's position and the best place to put the ball. Players should always be alert for rebounds and poor clearances

Finding space as a striker to create chances

Attacking
11 -18+

Creating Space in 1v1s

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Written by Dave Clarke

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The very best strikers find space when they go into 1v1s, creating the best opportunities to score goals. The more space exploited, the more chances can be created

Coaching Objectives

This drill requires players to exploit space and create overloads to overwhelm the opposition.

Drill Setup

10 Mins
16 Players
2 Large & 8 Small Goals
8 Bibs
25x20 y

What the Players Do

For this drill you need a main playing area of 20x20 yards with two large goals with four small playing areas of 5x5 yards on each corner of the main pitch each with two small goals. You need 16…

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