Training - 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.

  • #GAME SITUATIONS
  • #1V1
  • #JUSTINAS GASIUNAS

Equipment

Equipment
6 mannequins (positioned in the central are of the pitch)
2 goals (one on the goal line, one on the halfway line)
Balls
Cones for vertical definition
4 goalkeepers
2 coaches

Goal


  • 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

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  • #PHYSICAL TRAINING
  • #1V1
  • #David Gallardo Rodriguez

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  • #GOALKEEPER ACADEMY
  • #AERIAL BALLS

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