Offensive duels and decision-making under pressure

This session focused on duels offers a technical warm-up with passes and 1v1s, followed by exercises in front of goal, speed work, and concludes with a 4v4 possession game with support players to perfect decision-making under pressure.

Drill #1

Warm-up: Passing drills and 1v1 training

Warm-up drill to work your players on short passing, direct play, and ball recovery in 1v1 situations....

Drill #2

1v1 Duel Facing the Goal

Excellent 1v1 drill allowing your players to practice both the duel as the last defender (defensive) and the duel facing the goal to finish an action (offensive)....

Drill #3

Speed Work and 1v1 Duels

This speed-agility drill with 1v1 duels and shooting on a full-size goal is ideal after a complete warm-up. You can add your personal touch to it....

Drill #4

4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team

This drill, in the form of a small-sided 4v4 game with supporting players, will allow you to address concepts such as transition phases and focus upon losing possession....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Shooting Passes Counter-pressing Attacking transition Defensive transition Duels Agility Overload Explosive strength Transition Possession

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