Justinas Gasiunas: Central attacks - Defending the space vs goal
Session focused on attacks through the central vertical where the goalkeeper must constantly decide: defend the goal line or defend the space. The exercise develops 1v1 decision-making based on distance, speed of attack, body position of the opponent and defensive pressure.
- Improve decision-making in central/wide 1v1 situations
- Recognize when to hold position vs. when to attack space
- Develop timing of approach and control of distance
- Train composure under direct central pressure
