The best way to gain confidence in a 1 vs 1 is to practice, practice, practice and to face down your fears. That's why in this session we get your players to take on their man in this confidence building session!
For many players taking on a player on their own is scary as there is nobody else to fall back on - you are relying on your own ability as a player.
To ensure that your players don't get rabbit in the headlights syndrome this week's 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 trick is the simple change of direction! By getting defenders to over commit your players will be able to cut back and make the most of their moments indecision!
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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