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1 v 1 Finishing against goalkeepers

Intercepting the padd is a great way to turn defence into attack in a flash. Develop your players mindset to be marking tight and ready to step in front of their opposing player so you can spring counter attacks against an unstructured defence. It?s a great way to stay tight and compact in your own defence too.

What?s in the Session?

Session focused on specific techniques to beat goalkeepers in 1 v 1?s.
Players will develop movements to create goal scoring opportunities 1 v 1 with the goalkeeper and be able to decide the appropriate shot selection..
Change of pace, directions of run, observation of GK, decision making (pass/shoot).
The session is aimed at age U16+
Finishing Practice - 1 v 1

To coach and encourage players to feel confident in 1 v 1 situations with the goalkeeper and provide them with detailed pointers of how to be decisive in front of goal.

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