To ensure your players don't get rabbit in the headlights syndrome this session aims to give your players an extra trick to put up their sleeve to wrong foot their opponent and get behind them to run up the field. This simple trick is a change of direction! By getting the opposition's defenders to over commit your players will be able to cut back and make the most of their moments indecision!
The best way to improve confidence in the 1 v 1 is to practice, practice, practice!
Confidence in the 1 v 1 is very important, especially when training young players. You don't want them to take on every player in sight but you do want them to have the confidence to take on their man and to know when to pass and when to go it alone.
Give your players the confidence to take on their man - try this 1v1 session today!
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