Now, I’ve seen Thiago carry out this ability quite a few quantities of occasions, at Bayern and Barcelona earlier than. That is one in all my favorite ability strikes as a result of it’s so efficient and likewise so prevalent within the fashionable recreation. You do see this 1v1 ability executed on the highest degree however apparently sufficient, you usually don’t see if used in the course of the pitch or by central midfielders. You usually see it by ahead gamers significantly within the huge areas of the pitch.
What actually pursuits me about this specific 1v1 second on this recreation is that should you take a look at the profile of Thiago, technically glorious, probably the greatest IMO within the Premier League however not essentially the quickest – that is related as I’m going to interrupt down the 1v1 duel on this case. Usually whenever you see gamers carry out this ability, it’s usually from huge ahead gamers who’re very fast and who’re shifting at pace and attempting to beat a defender and break traces.
Thiago isn’t the quickest or most bodily dominant in order that’s why this 1v1 is so attention-grabbing and likewise outlines how efficient this kind of ability may be in all areas of the pitch. It additionally begs the query why don’t we see it extra usually in central areas and usually see midfield gamers breaking traces with the ball in the course of the pitch? We’ll come again to this however first let’s study the 1v1 duel.
Thaigo picks up the ball simply previous the centre circle. There’s area in entrance of him however with a defender coming from the proper hand facet. Thiago drives with the ball into the central area that’s open. Thiago is allowed to journey over 10 yards till the defender comes and engages.
The defender slows as he locks on to Thiago, he’s not shifting at full momentum so to method with extra management. Thiago who has been travelling in a straight line then performs the Ronaldo Stepover/Scissors. That single motion/faux inside is sufficient to disrupt the defenders momentum and unbalance.
Effectiveness of 1v1 ability
An efficient 1v1 ability is all about unbalancing the opponent. That’s why gamers use them. A 1v1 ability may be so simple as opening up your shoulders to recommend you’re going to obtain or cross 1 method whereas going the opposite. On this case the second of Thiago’s proper foot suggests a motion to the proper. That second is sufficient to impact the defenders stability and momentum, simply sufficient to present Thiago that head begin. Thiago pushes the ball away in the wrong way and travels previous the defender. The defender has to foul and pull Thiago again to attempt to get better however Thiago has already damaged the road and is ready to cross.
The slight change within the defenders stability is commonly all that’s wanted to achieve success within the 1v1 duel. Clearly timing and execution is vital, too early and the participant can have sufficient time to get better and never sufficient disguise and the defender gained’t ‘purchase’ the faux… but additionally momentum of the attacking participant shifting with the ball – significantly on this occasion the place the participant will not be naturally blessed with tempo. Once I work with gamers individually I all the time discuss concerning the significance to be as fast with the ball as attainable! That means once they journey or transfer with the ball, they need to be capable of transfer at their most velocity…that’s why ‘Dynamic Ball Mastery’ is so necessary.
All this stuff come collectively to make outplaying attainable.
So a succesful 1v1 duel. As I mentioned, it pursuits me due to the profile of Thiago. Not essentially fast however capable of break this line with the ball. It additionally pursuits me why that is so uncommon within the fashionable recreation. Why don’t we see central midfield gamers doing this extra? I believe as coaches and participant builders additionally we now have to alter our mindset. These abilities are very hardly ever coached this days when really they’re simply the identical as another ability inside the recreation. We reside in a training surroundings the place gamers who develop these autonomously are lauded however gamers with out these are left to their very own gadgets.
After we are working with central midfield gamers who play the 4, 8 or 10, are we taking a look at their capability to interrupt traces with the ball at their toes? In a training schedule stuffed with possession and crew play will we give them the liberty and encouragement to develop the flexibility to journey with the ball at their toes. Are we courageous and expert sufficient to help and recommend new abilities the place wanted…that is teaching in any case?
I usually work with central midfielders who play professional or are within the academy system. I all the time say the identical to them. You must aspire to interrupt traces within the 3 primary methods.
1. Distribution
2. With the ball at their toes
3. Operating off the ball
In the event you’re a midfielder and you’ve got all these qualities then the sky is the restrict. Additionally I believe gamers and coaches are too able to besides limitations on gamers talents in these areas and at what ever degree they play at…they need to aspire and attempt to develop these areas.
The profile of so many midfield gamers coming by the system in the mean time is comparable. Good bodily belongings significantly off the ball and the flexibility to maneuver the ball, however can’t transfer with the ball and with a training schedule stuffed with rondo and crew possession kind practices, there’s no alternative to work on theses areas.
Sadly right now, moments and attributes like Thiago has demonstrated are distinctive and till we alter our mindset and our processes as coaches, it should stay that method.
