1 v 1 in a cage

Game for developing motor coordination skills

Goal:

Decision - determination

Athletic Training

Equipment

Markers
2 mini goals
Balls

Preparation

Playing Area: 12x7 meters / 13x8 yds
Players: 6
Duration: 6 minutes
Series: 4 of 30 seconds each per pair of players

Summary

Game for developing motor coordination skills

Secondary Objectives

Pairing, Anticipation, Space-time differentiation, Visual perception, Vestibular information, Kinesthetic, Reaction time, Perception, Cooperation

Organization

Create a 12×7-meter/13×8-yard rectangle. Place a mini goal at the center of each short side. Two players position themselves inside the playing area to face off in a 1v1 drill, while four others stand outside each side of the rectangle. The coach or trainer stands outside the playing area with a good supply of balls.

Description

The coach or trainer starts the drill by handing a ball to one of the two players inside the playing area; the players face off in a 1 v 1 situation with the aim of scoring in the opponent’s mini goal
The drill lasts 30 seconds; once that time is up, the two players step off the field to act as support, making way for a new pair
In total, the drill consists of four sets for each pair

Rules

At the start of the game, both players must begin with one hand resting on the crossbar of their own goal
The challenge is played with free touches
The support players cannot score goals
The support players are allowed two touches
The defender may only intercept a pass intended for a wing player, without leaving the field
If the ball goes out of bounds laterally, the coach or trainer puts another ball back into play
Whoever scores the most goals in 30 seconds wins the challenge

Variations

Play a 2 v 2 game on the field
Increase the size of the field
Add special scoring rules (for example, a goal after a body feint is worth two points; a goal after a double step is worth three points, etc.)

Coaching Points

Encourage players facing an opponent in possession of the ball to adopt the correct defensive posture
Focus on the behavior of the support players, who must take an active role and create space to set up the teammate in possession of the ball
It is recommended to incorporate this drill after an adequate warm-up, during the main part of the practice, or during a technical station

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