IRAOLA, TECHNICAL PHYSIQUE AND 1X1 DUELS

Description of the exercise ⚔️

Exercise based on 1v1 duels, with the aim of working both offensive (overflow, finishing) and defensive (anticipation, containment) aspects. It is developed in a reduced space, favoring intensity, changes of pace and directions. It also incorporates training for goalkeepers by intervening in quick and repeated actions.

2. Organization and development 📋

• Space: Small area (15×20 m approx.) with two goals facing each other.

• Equipment: Balls, cones to delimit the space and regulation goals or mini-goals.

• Execution:

  1. Two players are placed inside the space: one attacks and the other defends.

  2. The objective is to score a goal in either of the two goals, favoring decision making and speed.

  3. After each shot or ball out, the assistants reintroduce a new ball immediately to maintain the intensity.

  4. Goalkeepers work in fast and continuous actions protecting the goals.

  5. Short sets (20-30'') are performed to maintain maximum intensity and allow for active recovery.

4. Tips or main aspects 👀

• Emphasize fast defense-attack transitions and vice versa.

• Correct the defensive posture (profile, distance) and offensive technique (feint, change of direction).

• Maintain high intensity and short intervals for physical work.

• For goalkeepers: work on reaction, speed of movement and reading the game.

3. Variants 🔄

• Limit the number of touches for the attacker.

• Change space dimensions to increase or decrease difficulty.

• Introduce aerial balls or free balls to vary situations.

• Quick rotation of players to increase competitive rhythm.

• Extra score if the goal is scored in the first action after recovery.