GK 1v1: Attacker vs Defender

Instructions

1. 1A1 starts with the ball outside 9m, D1 closes in to apply pressure
2. 2A1 drives toward goal using feints to create separation from D1
3. 3A1 makes a second move to beat D1 and reach shooting range
4. 4D1 mirrors and contests while A1 attacks the angle
5. 5A1 releases a jump shot over D1 toward the upper corner

Coaching Points

• Use your body to protect the ball, not just your arms
• Create separation with a sudden change of direction, not raw speed
• Decide your shot side before you start the drive — don't improvise late
• Use the feint to shift the defender's weight, then attack the opposite foot
• Finish the shot quickly after the feint while the defender is still recovering

Common Mistakes

• Attacker relies on pure speed instead of using feints to create separation
• Holding the ball away from the body, making it easy for the defender to strip
• Taking too many dribbles before attempting the shot, giving the defense time to recover
• Shooting without setting the feet, resulting in an off-balance shot
• Telegraphing the shot direction by leaning the body before the release