Dribble using the leg furthest away from the defender and try to use the outside of the foot Try to take the defender into areas that are more attacking to take the initiative Use feints and skills to create space and give time on the ball Finish on goal as soon as possible Movement is key to keeping the defender at bay Be ready for quick transition if the ball is lost

Always know where the ball is and player they are marking Position the body sideways so reaction speed is faster Be on balls of feet so reaction also quicker Use defensive feints to trouble the attacker and cause mistakes When attacker is close eyes on ball not on player Don't jump in and make it easier for the attacker If beaten by the attacker's skill sprint to the goal to defend it The defence must keep their lines tight and narrow so as not to get beaten. It is very important that defenders win the second ball after an attacking player shoots on goal. Be ready for quick transition if the ball is won

Keep your arms out at all times when dribbling around defenders. You can use them to brush past players, improve your balance, and keep players farther away from you. 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.

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

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Clever Runs Onto Through Passes

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Written by Dave Clarke

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Players should look for gaps in the opposition defence and exploit those gaps with through balls that get behind the defence with players running onto the pass and crossing for a team mate or shooting at the goal.

Coaching Objectives

Individual skills – different ways to finish (chip, power, placement, round the keeper), first touch, passing, sprinting, playing under pressure

Team skills – communication, combination play.

Drill Setup

25 Mins
Groups of 4 Players
2 Goals
2 sets of Bibs
Half pitch y

What the Players Do

Players work in fours so set up as many as you need for your squad. Use an area the width of the penalty area and 25 yards away from the goal. The session begins with a pass from the coach who is…

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