Tips 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

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.

Try to receive with an open body to allow you to play off one or two touches Try to receive with different parts of your body

Individual Turn And Shoot Under Pressure | Attacking Soccer Drills

Working as an individual with back to goal and a defender behind takes skill to turn and create space to beat the defender and get a shot at goal or a pass to a teammate. Use this drill to develop your turning and shooting ability.

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Coaching Objectives

Movement to the ball when the pass has been made to pull away from the defender.
Movement back into the defender to receive and keep the ball away from the defender as you turn.
Quick feet with good first touch.
Shoot away from the goalkeeper with good weight and direction of shot.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
3 Players
1 target Goals
1 red Bibs
20 x 10 y

What the Players Do

Attacker communicates with ball carrier and comes forward to receive... Attacker communicates with ball carrier and drops back tight on the defender to receive... Attacker allows the…

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