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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Soccer balls (one per player)
- Cones for boundary marking
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 1 red outfield player spaced evenly with others across the practice area, each with a ball at their feet
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners of the 20x20 yard area
Instructions
- Players push the ball forward with the right foot.
- Using the right sole, pull the ball back and turn 45 degrees right.
- Take the ball forward with the inside of the right foot.
- Repeat the sequence with the left foot turning 45 degrees left.
- Progress from stationary ball to performing at speed.
- Combine other ball manipulation techniques like dragbacks.
Coaching Points
- Maintain close ball control
- Keep head up when possible
- Execute move with good technique
- Increase speed progressively
- Slightly bend knees for balance
- Stay light on feet for agility
- Establish rhythm in movements
- Monitor player's improvement
- Enhance coordination and ball feel
- Observe touch and ball manipulation
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the speed of execution.
2. Integrate more complex skills or combine moves.
Make it easier:
1. Start with a stationary ball.
2. Reduce the turn angle to 30 degrees to simplify.
3. Allow more space between players for easier maneuvering.
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