Shooting - One versus One
This practice is designed to
improve the player’s technical
ability in a variety shooting
techniques with
an emphasis on
"1 v 1" confrontations.
Divide group into two teams,
then divide each team into two
groups. Position a group from
each team at
both goals. Place
a supply of balls beside each
goal post.
The practice starts when one of
the players serves a ball into
the center of the area. The
first player on
each team from
the opposite side must come to
the
ball and challenge for
possession. The object is for
the player who wins the ball to
try and turn and score as
quickly as possible. The
defender must try to
stop him.
Should the defender win the
ball, the roles are then
reversed.
After a shot is taken both
players must sprint back to
their original positions. The
sequence is then
continued when
a player from the opposite side
passes a ball into the center
for the first two players on the
other side of the grid.
This practice can be developed
to play 2 v 2, 3 v 3 etc. Note:
Service must always be
neutral.
Coach should keep track
of score between both teams.
The
coach should emphasize the
following coaching points:
-
Turn as quickly as you can
and confront
the defender. Glance over
your shoulder to see how
much space is available to
turn.
-
Demand "realistic"
defending, Go after the ball
and try to win it.
-
The emphasis should be
placed on
"accuracy" and not power
when shooting.
Encourage players to use a
variety of shooting techniques
such as the low
driven shot, the chip shot, the
lofted shot and bent shot etc.
