Good balance will help you cut quickly in any direction while retaining control of the ball. Land on the front of your feet every step, whether you are dribbling forward with your laces or cutting across your body using an inside touch.

How to beat a defender

A good first touch is key to creating time and space to make a decision what to do next – Pass, Dribble or Shoot. Move into position to receive the ball using feet, chest or thigh. Create a good angle to receive the ball away from the defending player Be open to the play and scan before receiving to see where the danger lies Use the arms for balance Keep the head steady Move quickly into space

Receiving back to goal

Creating space and time are two of the most important factors in the game. When going 1v1 against an opponent attackers need to use feints and body skills to do this. When defending it is important to get players to look at the ball and not the player so they are not so easily deceived.

Back To Goal Skills | Skills Soccer Drills

This activity is all about improving how a player can build the attack when they receive the ball with their back to goal. Understanding and ball skills are key to the technique.

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Coaching Objectives

This activity involves passing, receiving, shooting, communication, movement and ball control.

Players also link up in attacking moves.

Decision making is a key part of the build up play.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
8 Players
1 Goals
3 Bibs
40 x 30 y

What the Players Do

Players work with one player as the back to goal target player who in the first part receives a pass in the centre, turns and dribbles to the opposite end of the area. The passing player now…

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