Coaching Pointers:
The aim of the game consists of a player holding onto the ball as long as he can, and of beating his opponent by dribbling, dummying and changing direction. The opponent tries to force the man with the ball into a corner, where he can get in a more successful tackle. One-against-one is a basic situation in football, in which one player controls the ball and protects it by using his body as a screen between the ball and his opponent. Shielding the ball in this way is an important aspect of good ball control. While shielding the ball like this, the player should suddenly free himself of the attentions of his opponent by dribbling or selling him a dummy (body swerve, catching the opponent
off balance, etc.) by using his ball control and the speed of his dribbling ability.
Method
The player with the ball is challenged by an opponent. When the opponent wins the ball, the roles are reversed.
Variations
- An extra player may be introduced so that the man with the ball always has two opponents instead of one, making it 1:2.
- Once the challenger has won the ball, he gives it straight back to the other player and they continue as before.
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