1v1 (Defender On Back)

Running With Ball At Speed

Running at speed is a valuable skill to use in wide areas of the field before crossing the ball. it will allow you to move fast past a defender, while maintaining possession and setting up a potential scoring opportunity. To execute, you'll keep your toes slightly down and pointed inwards as you touch the ball. We'll show you here how to ensure you move the ball at the right speed so that you're not chasing it down the pitch but, rather, controlling its momentum to keep pace with your running speed.

Turning With Outside Of Foot

Turning with the outside of your foot is an ideal technique when you’re looking to receive with a player on your back, like a forward. This skill involves receiving with the inside of your foot as you turn and gliding the ball to the outside in a fluid motion. While executing, it’s key to keep your body balanced and ready for challenge from oncoming defenders. You can add extra deception by dipping your shoulder and stepping to the opposite side of the direction that you turn. Master this technique and you’ll have the skills in place to really guard the ball in a game.

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