During the course of a football match, players will inevitably face multiple one-on-one situations against an opposing player.
Coaches will often tell their players that by winning their individual duels the overall team will gain more control of the game. And as a result, increase their likelihood of winning the match.
Defenders, by their very nature, need to be well-skilled in the art of defending one-on-one.
So we’ve pulled together some top tips to help improve your duel success rate against opposing attackers. Watch now ↓
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Gain an edge on the pitch
Footballers need to maintain high levels of physical fitness, have a healthy diet, and train to improve their technical skills.
But to truly stand out, players also need to explore ways to gain a competitive edge on the pitch - and this is where the latest in football technology comes into play.
Be Your Best is football training in virtual reality - helping players improve their vision, decision making, and cognitive skills.
The Be Your Best technology has helped top-level players like as Martin Ødegaard and Aurélien Tchouaméni and pro clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Wolverhampton Wanderers and FC Copenhagen.
Be Your Best has two main training modes, developed to improve players performances on the pitch. Scenarios allow users to play through 700+ professional game scenarios from the perspective of one player. Matchplay replicates the experience of a real life game, giving users complete control over their actions and decisions.
Studies have shown that Be Your Best can help players increase their scan rate by 28%, after 9-weeks of training. Footballers who scan more make twice as many successful forward passes compared to those who scan less, highlighting the importance of developing this skill.
If you are interested in improving your scanning and game intelligence, start training with Be Your Best today →
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