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England Ball Mastery
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Practice Breakdown:
Number of Players: 6 | Pitch size: X
This drill is designed to help players master various skills and techniques that are crucial in 1v1 scenarios. The focus is on improving close ball control, quick decision-making, and the ability to beat an opponent using a skill move. Players will dribble towards a central mannequin, where they will execute a pre-set skill to perform a take-on and then pass the ball forward into the next player, continuing the flow of the drill.
By repeating this skill work, players can build confidence in executing take-ons in game situations. The emphasis is on using a variety of moves such as step-overs, feints, or body swerves to bypass the mannequin, simulating real game pressure and providing players with tools to break down defensive players effectively.
• Skill Variety: Encourage players to use a range of moves, such as step-overs, drag-backs, and body feints, to help them become more unpredictable and versatile in 1v1 situations.
• Close Control: Stress the importance of tight ball control when approaching the mannequin, ensuring that the player is able to execute the skill quickly and accurately without losing possession.
• Explosive Movement: Players should focus on making quick, explosive movements after performing the skill to get past the defender or mannequin and create space for the next pass.
• Head Up and Decision Making: Encourage players to keep their heads up as they approach the mannequin so they can read the situation and decide which skill or move will be most effective in that moment.
Add a Defender:
Introduce a defender who must attempt to stop the player from completing the skill move. The attacker must now beat the defender to progress, increasing the game realism.
Focus: This progression will help players practice the skills under more realistic pressure, simulating actual game scenarios where they must execute moves while being defended against.
Multiple Skills in One Take-On:
Require players to perform two or three consecutive skills in one take-on to bypass the mannequin, creating a more challenging and unpredictable scenario.
Focus: This progression encourages players to build a more sophisticated approach to 1v1 situations, improving their creativity and adaptability when taking on opponents.