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Unit 01 - Winger 1v1 Development – Game Ready

Complete 1v1 development program for wingers. 12 courses covering first touch, dribbling, decision-making, and game-ready scenarios. Level: Game Ready.

12 available now Β· 180 available modules

Roadmap in development: 144 courses across 12 units.

Available courses

COURSE 01 Β· 15 MODULES

Unit 01 - Course 01 - First Touch to Break the Defender

Most players lose the ball with their first touch. When you receive wide and the defender steps early, open your body and touch the ball away from pressure. This creates time to attack space. If the defender holds his position, protect the ball and recycle possession.

9 free modules

COURSE 02 Β· 15 MODULES

Unit 01 - Course 02 - When Defender Steps Early

Learn what to do when the defender steps out aggressively. Understand why the defender stepping early creates a direct advantage, and when to exploit that space in a real match situation.

COURSE 03 Β· 15 MODULES

Unit 01 - Course 03 - Passing Accuracy Under Pressure

When the defender delays and holds position, patience and body shape become your weapons. Learn what the defender is trying to do, why patience matters, and when to commit vs when to reset the play.

COURSE 04 Β· 15 MODULES

Unit 01 - Course 04 - Change of Pace Mastery

When the defender pauses or shifts weight, that is the moment to accelerate. Use a small touch to freeze the defender, then explode with your first steps. Read the pause β†’ Freeze him β†’ Explode past.

COURSE 05 Β· 15 MODULES

Unit 01 – Course 05 - Timing the Attack

One of the most common winger mistakes is attacking too early before the defender is set. Slowing down forces the defender to stop and commit. Pause β†’ small touch β†’ defender freezes β†’ then accelerate past.

COURSE 06 Β· 15 MODULES

Unit 01 – Course 06 Tempo Control – The Art of Speed Manipulation

Counter-intuitive but game-changing: slowing down forces the defender to stop and reset their stance. Control the tempo of the 1v1. Slow down β†’ Freeze the defender β†’ Then accelerate at full pace.

COURSE 07 Β· 15 MODULES

Unit 01 – Course 07 Reading Defender Body Shape – The Front Foot Rule

The defender's front foot tells you exactly where they want you to go. Learn to read body shape cues and attack away from the front foot. Watch the front foot β†’ He's showing you one side β†’ Attack the opposite space.

COURSE 08 Β· 15 MODULES

Unit 01 – Course 08 Exploiting Defender's Weak Side – Attack Where They're Uncomfortable

Every defender has a weaker side. Learn to observe stance, foot position and recovery speed to identify it. Then attack where they are most uncomfortable. Every defender has a weak side β†’ Read his stance β†’ Attack where he can't recover.

COURSE 09 Β· 15 MODULES

Unit 01 – Course 09 Touchline 1v1

The touchline is an extra defender β€” it limits your space and helps the opponent. Learn to use the line to fix the defender wide, then cut inside to create the real danger. The line is a defender β†’ Fix him wide β†’ Attack inside.

COURSE 10 Β· 15 MODULES

Unit 01 – Course 10 Decision Making: Dribble or Pass

Not every 1v1 should be a dribble. If the defender delays and help arrives, dribbling is no longer the best option. Learn to recognize the moment to release the ball and keep the attack alive. 1v1 or pass? β†’ If help arrives, play simple β†’ Keep the attack alive.

COURSE 11 Β· 15 MODULES

Unit 01 – Course 11 Reading Defender Momentum

Once the defender shifts or steps, their own momentum becomes your advantage. Attack opposite to their movement direction. Watch his momentum β†’ Once he moves, he can't stop β†’ Attack the opposite way.

COURSE 12 Β· 15 MODULES

Unit 01 – Course 12 The 1v1 Decision Flow

The complete 1v1 decision framework. Winning 1v1s is about reading cues and making the right decision every time: If he steps early β†’ go past. If he holds β†’ fix him. If he hesitates β†’ explode. If help arrives β†’ pass. Read the defender β†’ Decide β†’ Execute.