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1 v 1 training for young

players
By David Baird
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A session to encourage young players to go past defenders


Successful 1 v 1 formula
Close Control
Change of direction
Change of speed
Close control use the front of your small toe to approach the defender, touch the ball
with every step you take
Change direction come in slow (60%) and straight (commit defender), perform a
change of direction, scissors, step over, fake take etc
Change of speed slightly bigger touch to take you in the direction that you want to go,
accelerate at 100%

Progression 1:
Progression 2:

Use the teammate as a diversion or if they are in a better position to get past
the defender pass the ball
Progression 3:

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