1v1 Back to Goal — Turn or Protect
A back-to-goal 1v1 practice where the receiver must read the defender's pressure before choosing to turn, roll the defender or protect and set the ball back.
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Organization
Use a 12x10m zone with a server outside, receiver inside and defender starting behind. Add a target gate ahead of the receiver and a support target behind the server.
Coaching Points
Check the defender before receiving | Use a strong side-on body position | First touch protects the ball | Turn only when the defender overcommits | Use the support option when the turn is closed
Progressions
- Make the defender fully aggressive and limit the receiver to five seconds.
Regressions
- Allow the receiver to start with a one-metre separation from the defender.
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