Scottish FA(East) 1v1Skills

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Developing 1v1

Contents


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• Introduction

pg 3

• 1v1 Situations

pg 4

• Skills Practice Sheets 1v1 Side by Side 1v1 Diagonal Attack 1v1 Face to Face 1v1 Back to Goal

pg 5-11 pg 12-16 pg 17-22 pg 23-27

• Homework Sheets 1v1 Side by Side

pg 28-34

Coaching for the Future Developing 1v1 Skills


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Introduction More than ever it is imperative that we address the importance of creating more skilfully exciting players with quality technical ability. Players who can ‘light’ up our game. We must lay the foundations at grassroots level to establish a system so that every youngster in the current and next generation of football in our country is given the chance to learn about improving their individual skills and techniques. Show them moves and turns, skills that have been and are being used by some of the world’s greatest players (Past and present). The lack of individual skill development coaches and the fact that youngsters do not spend as many hours practicing is having a detrimental effect throughout our game from grassroots to professional. We must educate our young players to become more creative so they are confident and comfortable when in possession of the ball. We must develop flair players who are attack minded and give them the freedom to

East Region The main content of the skill based course is to address the four 1v1 situations that arise continually in every game. Coaches will also learn to focus on where where and when the moves and turns can successfully be executed. In modern day football with its extremely fast pace, tight spaces and evenly matched teams the importance of 1v1 play cannot be overstated. Players who can dominate the 1v1 situations can make a difference to any game at any time.

Four 1v1 situations - where it begins to make a difference; 1. 1v1 Side by Side - change change of direction direction moves moves 2. 1v1 Face Face to Face - Moves to beat oppon opponent ent 3. 1v1 Diagonal Diagonal Attack Attack - Cuts and drag drag backs backs 4. 1v1 Back Back to Goal Goal - Spins Spins and and turns turns All the the above above situa situation tions s will be compr comprehen ehensivel sively y covered covered and explained step by step, where and when to execute the specific moves will also be continually reinforced.

Football Homework Homework sheets have been specifically designed for

Situations of the 1v1


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Four 1v1 Situations 1v1 Side by Side Inside & outside foot cut Step over & spin Stop turn Fake kick & Turn Outside foot spin

The player in possession is being tracked by an opponent by their side. By using a change of direction move this will allow the player to create more space to pass, shoot or dribble.

Fake sole stop

1v1 Diagonal Attack Drag back

The player in possession is driving forward with an opponent coming in

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1v1 Side By Side Skill Practice Sheets Inside & Outside Foot Cuts Step Over & Spin Stop Turn Fake Kick & Turn Outside Foot Spin Fake Sole Stop

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Inside & Outside Foot Cuts

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The Move: The player fakes to strike the ball but instead cuts the ball slightly backwards with the inside or outside of the foot and turns quickly to change direction in the opposite direction. After turning the player accelerates away.

Inside Right Foot Cut/ Outside Left Foot Cut


Inside Left Foot Cut/ Outside Right Foot Cut


Skill Practice 1 Players dribble along the outside of the box and practice the inside and outside cuts with both feet.

Skill Practice 2 Players meet each other in centre and practice inside and outside cuts with both feet.

Skill Practice 3 Players dribble into centre marker at the same time to perform the outside left foot cut and dribble to the marker on the left. Variation - Outside right foot cut, inside left foot cut, outside right foot cut

Coaching Points: • • • •

Exaggerate upper body movement to unbalance opponent. Keep body low to shield the ball and retain good balance. Keep the ball on safe side furthest from opponent. Immediately after turning accelerate out of the move.


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Skill Practice 4 Players dribble forward being tracked by a defender, just before they reach the second marker they perform an inside or outside cut and dribble back to the start. Players then exchange places.

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Inside & Outside Foot Cuts Group Practice1 Players from both ends go at the same time performing the inside and outside foot cuts. Once the first player reaches the second marker next player quickly follows. Various options to practice through the set up • Inside of left / Inside of right • Outside of right / Inside of right • Outside of right / Inside of right • Inside of left / Ouside of left

Left Foot & Right Foot Cuts

Finishing on Goal At ta ck in g pl ay er dr iv es across the field being tracked by an opponent. Ap pr ox im at el y ha lf wa y across the attacking player performs an inside or outside foot cut to change direction. This will then create space for the attacker to drive forward and attack either the right or left marker. On reaching the marker the player is closed down quickly by a defender.

Defender

Inside Right Foot Cut / Outside Left Foot Cut

Inside Left Foot Cut

Inside Right Foot Cut

Inside Right Foot Cut / Outside Left Foot Cut Inside Right Foot Cut

Inside Left Foot Cut

Defender

When faced with this 1v1 situation the attacker cuts the ball to create space and finishes on goal.

Variation - Play 1-2 passes with defender before attacking the marker. This will improve speed and attackers first touch. Add a goalkeeper. Players must be aware of the various situations on the park.

WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When driving into the box and being challenged by a defender from the side use the inside or outside foot cut to create space for shot at goal. MIDFIELDER – When driving forward in a central midfield position and being closed down by an opponent, cut the ball back to change direction. This will create space for a wide pass to continue attacking. DEFENDER – Running back towards your own goal with an opponent tracking you from the side, change direction quickly using the move to cut the ball away from the opponent. This will allow more space and time to distribute the ball.

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Rotation - Attacker and tracking player change places. Change defender after a few practices.


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If opponent is on the left side keep the ball on your right foot and use the Inside of Left Foot or Outside of Right Foot move. If opponent is on the right side keep the ball on your left foot and use the Inside of Right Foot or Outside of Left Foot move.

Coaching Points: • Exaggerate upper body movement to unbalance opponent. • Keep body low to shield the ball and retain good balance. • Keep the ball on safe side furthest from opponent. • Immediately after turning accelerate out of the move.

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1v1 Side by Side


Step Over & Spin

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The Move: The player fakes to pass but steps quickly around the ball (circle leg from outside to inside of the ball, away from the body). The player then spins around quickly with the step over foot and takes the ball away in the opposite direction.

Right Foot

Left Foot

Right & Left Foot Pass

Skill Practice 1 Step by Step basic introduction to the move.

Skill Practice 2 Players dribble to left side of marker and perform the left foot move.

Skill Practice 3 Players dribble to the right side of marker and perform Right Foot move.

Coaching Points: • Step over foot should always be the one furthest from the opponent. • Spin quickly out of the move. • To exaggerate the move shout out a team members name at the same time as the step over.


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Skill Practice 4 Players dribble through gates and perform the right and left foot moves. Players can play 1-2 passes with outside players. Aft er set tim e chan ge pla ces with outside players.

Skills Practice

1v1 Side by Side Step Over & Spin

Group Practice Players dribble forward being tracked by defenders, once through the gate the players perform the right foot move. The players then come back through the gate and drive across midfield where the players perform the left foot move and pass to opposite group to begin rotation. Players change places.


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Top Tips: If opponent is on the left side keep the ball on your right foot and use Right Foot move. If opponent is on the right side keep the ball on your left foot and use Left Foot move.

Coaching Points: • Step over foot should always be the one furthest from the opponent. • Spin quickly out of the move. • To exaggerate the move shout out a team members name at the same time as the step over.

Variation - add goals, attacking players finish on goal.

Players must be aware of the various situations on the park.

WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When driving across the face of the goal with a defender tracking alongside, performing the step over and spin move will create space for a shot at goal or pass to a team mate. MIDFIELDER – When driving across midfield with opposition players closing in change direction by using the step over and spin move. This would allow the player time and space to switch the play to wide players or pass into strikers. DEFENDER – A full back in possession running back towards their own goal in a wide area and under pressure from an opponent, rather than pass back to the goalkeeper performing the step over and spin move will create time and space to start up a new attack.


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1v1 Side by Side


Stop Turn

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The Move: When running with the ball and being put under pressure from the side by an opponent, change direction quickly by using the Stop Turn. Stop the ball with the sole of the foot whilst jumping over the ball. On landing, change direction quickly by taking the ball away with the opposite foot.

Right Foot

Right Foot Left Foot

Right Foot

Right Foot

Left Foot

Left Foot

Left Foot

Skill Practice 1 Players dribble to the centre of the box and practice the Stop Turn with Right Foot. After p racticing the le ft foo t turn players need to practice the right foot turn.

Skill Practice 2 Players practice the right and left foot turns when meeting in the centre.

Skill Practice 3 Players dribble forward being tracked by a defender, just before they reach the opposite side they perform the Right Foot move and dribble back to the start where they perform the left foot move and exchange places.


When running with the ball shield the ball by keeping it on the side furthest away from opponent. Do not hesitate when jumping over the ball. Use light touch with the sole of the foot when stopping the ball. After changing direction accelerate out of the move, taking the ball away with the opposite foot.


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Skill Practice 4 Players practice the Right and Left foot turns being tracked by a passive defender. If the defender is on the left keep the ball on the right side and perform the right foot turn. If the defender is on the right side keep the ball to the left side and perform the left foot turn.

Skills Practice

1v1 Side by Side Stop Turn

Group Practice 1 Player dribbles to the second central marker and changes direction with the right foot move. The player then quickly changes direction using a left foot move at the next marker. The player then drives forward and passes through the gate to team mate and takes up that position. On receiving the ball through the gate the player takes a first touch to the side and then dribbles back to starting point.

Right Foot

Left Foot

Progression - a defender can be introduced in between the central markers to pressurise the attacking player.

Finishing on Goal The first two players on each side drive forward. One being the attacking player the other being the tracking defender. The attacking player performs the right foot move to change direction before reaching the first marker. After changing direction the attacking player drives across the face of the goal and this time performs the left foot move to create space and finish on goal. Both players then join the opposite group and exchange places for next function.


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Right Foot Left Foot Left Foot

Right Foot

Top Tips: If opponent is on the left side keep the ball on your right foot and use Right Foot move. If opponent is on the right side keep the ball on your left foot and use Left Foot move.


WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – Driving across the edge of the box with opponent side by side quick execution of the move will create space and time for shot at goal. MIDFIELDER – When dribbling across the midfield area changing direction quickly can create space to switch the play or to play a pass into the striker to create shooting opportunity. DEFENDER – When in possession of the ball and running back towards your own goal and under pressure from an opponent changing direction quickly will create space and allow a safe pass forward or the opportunity to start new attacking phase. Good communication with goalkeeper will confuse opponent. WWW.SCOTTISHFA.CO.UK/EAST

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Coaching Points: • When running with the ball shield the ball by keeping it on the side furthest away from opponent. • Do not hesitate when jumping over the ball. • Use light touch with the sole of the foot when stopping the ball. • After changing direction accelerate out of the move, taking the ball away with the opposite foot.

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Fake Kick & Turn

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The Move: When being tracked by an opponent side by side, the player should fake to kick the ball to disguise and exaggerate the move. After the fake kick the player cuts the ball behind the standing leg with the inside of the kicking foot. The player then turns quickly to change direction and takes the ball away using the outside of the opposite foot. Network Set Up

Right Foot

Right Foot

Left Foot Left Foot

Skill Practice 1 Players dribble to either side of the markers performing Left and Right Foot moves. If marker is on the left side it would be a right foot move. If marker is on the right side it would then be a left foot move.

Skill Practice 2 The player drives forward and changes direction using the right foot move at the second central marker. After c h a n g i n g direction the player quickly performs the left foot move at the next marker and drives forward to the opposite end.

Left Foot

Right Foot


Exaggerate fake kick before executing the move. Cut the ball away from opponent. Shield ball from opponent Shout to team mate as though to pass the ball, this will enhance the move.


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Skill Practice 3 First player passes the ball across to team-mate. On receiving the ball the player drives forward and performs the right foot move to change direction. The player then dribbles back to original position and performs the left foot move before passing the ball across to team-mate to restart the practice.

Right Foot

Left Foot

Skill Practice 4 Player with the ball drives across to the opposite side being tracked by an opponent. In between, the attacking player performs the right foot move quickly followed by the left foot move and finishes at the opposite end. Players exchange places and practice continues.

Skills Practice

1v1 Side by Side Fake Kick & Turn

Group Practice1 Players from both sides go at the same time. First they go to right hand marker and perform the move with the right foot. They then drive across the area and perform the move with the left foot. They then drive diagonally across and perform the move again with the right foot and pass to the next player.


Defender

Right Foot

Right Foot Defender

Left Foot

Right Foot

V a r i a t i o n - a d d a defender.

Finishing On Goal Player with the ball drives across the face of the goal being tracked by a defender. The attacking player performs the right foot and left foot moves to create space to finish on goal striking the ball with the right foot. Both players go back to the same group and exchange places for next practice.

Left Foot Shot at Goal

Left Foot

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Right Foot

If opponent is on the left side keep the ball on your right foot and use Right Foot move. If opponent is on the right side keep the ball on your left foot and use Left Foot move.

Right Foot

Left Foot

Right Foot Shot at Goal

Progression - players go to opposite side of goal this time to encourage finishing using the left foot

WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – Driving across the edge of the box with opponent side by side, a quick execution of the move will create space and time for shot at goal. MIDFIELDER – When driving across the midfield area and being tracked by an opponent the move can be used to create space to switch the play or pass the ball to strikers. DEFENDER – When in a wide area and running back towards your own goal under pressure from an opponent the fake kick and turn is an ideal move to create space and give the player time to start a new attack.

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Coaching Points: • Exaggerate fake kick before executing the move. • Cut the ball away from opponent. • Shield ball from opponent • Shout to team mate as though to pass the ball, this will enhance the move.

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1v1 Side by Side Outside Foot Spin

The Move: When running with the ball and being tracked by an opponent the player must get two feet in front of the ball before spinning around 180 degrees. The player then takes the ball away with the outside of the right or left foot depending on what side the opponent is challenging. Right Foot

Pass & Follow

Skill Practice 1 First player drives through the gate and performs the right foot and then passes to team-mate to restart the practices.

Right Foot

Left Foot

Right Foot

Pass & Follow

Skill Practice 2 First player drives through the gate and performs the left foot move and then passes to team-mate to restart the practices.

Left Foot

Skill Practice 3 First player drives through the gate and performs the double right foot moves before passing across to team-mate. Progress to using 2 footballs to improve tempo of practice.


Be slightly in front of opponent before using the move. Shield the ball (body in-between ball and opponent). Turn and spin quickly to create more space and time. Both feet must be in front of the ball before performing the spin.


Left Foot

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Skill Practice 4 First player drives through the gate and performs the double left foot moves before passing across to team-mate. Progress to using 2 footballs to improve tempo of practice.


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Group Practice 1 Both end players drive forward at the same time and perform the right foot move at the first set of markers. The players then continue to drive forward and perform the left foot move at the second set of markers. Players then join the opposite group and pass the ball to the next player.

Left Foot Right Foot

Left Foot

Right Foot

Finishing On Goal End players drive forward at the same time and perform the right foot move at the markers. The players then pass the ball up to the strikers and follow the pass. On receiving the ball the striker shields the ball from the tracking defender and takes a positive first touch and drives across the face of the goal. After a few steps the striker quickly performs the right foot move to create space to finish on goal.

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If opponent is on the left side keep the ball on your right foot and use Right Foot move. Right Foot Right Foot Right Foot


WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When driving across the face of the goal with a defender alongside, executing the move would create space for a shot at goal. MIDFIELDER – When driving forward in a midfield position and being tracked by an opponent, producing the move will create options for a pass to a striker or wide player. DEFENDER – When being challenged for possession of the ball and running towards your own goal, rather than pass back to the goalkeeper quickly performing the move will allow you to get away from the opponent.

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Top Tips:

Right Foot

Rotation - passing player becomes new defender. Defender becomes new attacker. Attacker joins opposite group


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If opponent is on the right side keep the ball on your left foot and use Left Foot move.

Coaching Points: • Be slightly in front of opponent before using the move. • Shield the ball (body inbetween ball and opponent). • Turn and spin quickly to create more space and time. • Both feet must be in front of the ball before performing the spin.

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1v1 Side by Side


Fake Sole Stop

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The Move: When running with the ball fake to stop it with sole of the foot but instead bring the same foot down and behind the ball and push it quickly forward and accelerate out of the move. Skill Practice 1 The first player dribbles forward and practices the right foot fake sole stop start move. The player then dribbles round the end marker and dribbles opposite, once again practicing the right foot move. The player then passes to teammate who begins practice again.

Skill Practice 2 The first player dribbles forward and practices the left foot fake sole stop start move. The player then dribbles round the end marker and dribbles opposite once again practicing the left foot move. The player then passes to teammate who begins practice again.

Right Foot Right Foot

Skill Practice 3 Players perform the right foot and left foot moves on reaching the centre markers. Add in a defender in the centre to put pressure on the attacking player.

Coaching Points: • When dribbling forward keep the ball on the safe side away from the opponent. • Go slowly into the move but accelerate out. • Exaggerate the fake stop as this is when the tracking defender will hesitate thus giving the player more space and time.


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Left Foot

Left Foot

Skill Practice 4 Players practice the right and left foot moves being tracked by a defender. Players exchange places after each practice.

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1v1 Side by Side Fake Sole Stop

Group Practice 1 Both ends go together. Players with the ball are being tracked by a defender on their left side so must perform the right foot move in order to shield and protect the ball. After performing the move the players create enough space to pass the ball across to the attacking player in opposite group. Both sets of players then join the opposite group and exchange place. Practice then restarts. Reverse the practice to perform the left foot move.

Finishing On Goal Both end players go together. Players with the ball are being tracked by a defender on their left side so must perform the right foot move in order to shield and protect the ball. Af te r pe rf or mi ng th e move the players play a 1-2 with end player and finish on goal.

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1-2 Pass


1-2 Pass

Variation - end player can become a defender so it becomes a 1v1 situation before a shot at goal.


WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When driving across the face of the goal with a defender side by side, performing the stop start move will allow the striker to gain some space for a strike on goal. MIDFIELDER – When coming in from a wide area and being tracked by an opponent performing the move will create space for a forward pass or shot at goal. DEFENDER – When running out of a tight defending situation with an opponent side by side performing the move will buy the player space and time to pass the ball forward into midfield. WWW.SCOTTISHFA.CO.UK/EAST


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Coaching Points: • When dribbling forward keep the ball on the safe side away from the opponent. • Go slowly into the move but accelerate out. • Exaggerate the fake stop as this is when the tracking defender will hesitate thus giving the player more space and time.


1v1 Diagonal Attack Skill Practice Sheets Drag Back Twist Off Drag Back & Pass Behind Standing Leg Flick Behind Standing Leg


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1v1 Diagonal Attack Drag Back

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The Move: When being challenged diagonally from the side, fake to strike the ball but instead drag the ball back with the sole of the foot and push off in the opposite direction using the inside or outside of the drag back foot.



Left Foot Left Foot

Defender Right Foot Left Foot Left Foot

Right Foot

Skill Practice 1 Players dribble to the left side of the markers and perform the right foot move. Players who dribble to the right side of the markers perform the left foot move.

Coaching Points: • • • • •

Exaggerate fake strike of the ball. Drag back must be executed quickly. Get ball out of feet to clear the incoming opponent. To be successful the timing of the move is crucial. Awareness of the opponent from the side.


Skill Practice 2 Players practice the right and left foot drag back moves encouraging good technique and speed out of the move..

Skill Practice 3 Players execute a right foot then a left foot, followed by an accurate pass through the gate to the end player. The end player takes a positive first touch to clear the markers (or performs the move) then dribbles back to the start. Rotation - Passing player then replaces end player. Progression - Introduce more footballs to increase the tempo of the skill practice. Add defender to put pressure on the attackers

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Group Practice 1 Both sides go at the same time and are put under pressure by defenders in the centre. Encourage good speed and timing of the move. After bedding down the practice goals should be introduced to encourage the attacking phase and finishing on goal.


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Top Tips: If opponent is on the right side use right foot move. Right Foot

Left Foot

Defender

Defender Left Foot

If opponent is on the left side use left foot move.

Left Foot Left Foot Right Foot Defender

Defender

Right Foot

Right Foot


Finishing On Goal Both players drive towards the centre marker and perform the left foot move. Both players then drive towards the goal where they are challenged from the side by a defender. Both players perform the right foot drag back allowing them to create space to beat the incoming defender before finishing on goal. Attacking players join the opposite group to repeat the practice.

WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When driving forward into the box and being challenged diagonally from the side, using the drag back will allow the player to create space to beat the defender, creating an opportunity to finish on goal. MIDFIELDER – When dribbling forward in a midfield position and being challenged diagonally from the side, quickly performing the drag back move will allow the player to create space for a pass into the striker or switch play to a wide player. DEFENDER – When in possession of the ball outside the penalty box and facing away from your own goal, the drag back move would be a good option when being challenged diagonally from the side. The move would allow the player to create space and take the ball clear of the danger zone. WWW.SCOTTISHFA.CO.UK/EAST

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Coaching Points: • Exaggerate fake strike of the ball. • Drag back must be executed quickly. • Get ball out of feet to clear the incoming opponent. • To be successful the timing of the move is crucial. • Awareness of the opponent from the side.

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1v1 Diagonal Attack


Twist Off

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The Move: The player uses the inside of the foot to cut and shield the ball when being challenged diagonally from the side. The Player then quickly cuts the ball again with the same foot and keeps turning and twists off into space.

Right Foot move

Left Foot move

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X1 Skill Practice 1 All four players dribble into the centre and perform a Right Foot move to finish at the marker on their right.

Skill Practice 2 Same as Skill Practice 1 except Left Foot move and finish at marker on left.

Skill Practice 3 All four playe rs dribbl e into the centre and perform a Right Foot move, and dribble to the marker on their right. They then perform a Left Foot move at this marker and finish at marker diagonally opposite the one they originally started at.


Keep good low body position for good strong balance when cutting and shielding against opponent. Keep turning and shielding until second inside foot cut is complete. Accelerate out of move and be alert and ready to pass ball to team mate or have a shot at goal. To use this move effectively it must be practiced regularly.


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Right Foot move with passive defender

X2

X4

Skill Practice 4 X1 and X2 have a football each, X3 and X4 act as defenders. Players X1 and X2 drive into centre and perform right foot twist off move when challenged from the side by X3 and X4. After repeating 4 times players end up in original position. Reverse the practice using left foot move.

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1v1 Diagonal Attack


Twist Off Group Practice 1: Players from both ends go together up the circuit performing the right foot and left foot twist offs. Once the first player reaches the second marker next player quickly follows. Encourage good technique and speed out of the move.


Left Foot

Right Foot

Group Practice 2: Both end players go together to the first marker on the left side and perform the right foot twist off move. This takes them to the next marker where they perform the move with the left foot. Both players continue to drive forward and use the right foot move to beat the defender who closes them down from the side.

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Left Foot

Right Foot

Right Foot

Defender Right Foot

Left Foot

Defender

Progression - reverse the first two moves as this allows the defender to come in from the left side to encourage the left foot move. Players must be aware of the various situations on the park.

WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When driving into the box and a defender running to challenge in at an angle, this move will create space for a shot at goal. MIDFIELDER – The pla yer dribbling forward in a midfield position beats the defender with the ‘ twist off’’ move when being challenged from the side. This then gives the player options to pass forward to striker or to switch the play to wide attacking player. DEFENDER – When driving with the ball out of defence in a wide area and being challenged from the side performing the ‘twist off’ move would be a good option. This would allow the defender to shake off the opponent to create space and time to set up an attacking situation.

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If opponent is on the right side keep the ball on your left foot and use Right Foot move.

Right Foot

Both players then finish on goal and join the opposite group.


If opponent is on the left side keep the ball on your right foot and use Left Foot move.

Coaching Points: • Keep good low body position for good strong balance when cutting and shielding against opponent. • Keep turning and shielding until second inside foot cut is complete. • Accelerate out of move and be alert and ready to pass ball to team mate or have a shot at goal. • To use this move effectively it must be practiced regularly.

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1v1 Diagonal Attack Drag back & Pass Behind Standing Leg


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The Move: When the attacking player is challenged diagonally from the side the player shields the ball, drags the ball back past the heel of the standing leg and then taps the ball behind the leg with the inside of the drag back foot. Double Cone Network


Left Foot

Pass to Attacker Right Foot

Left Foot

Left Foot

Right Foot

Right Foot

Right Foot

Skill Practice 1 Players dribble to the right or left side of the markers and at the end marker perform the move. If players go the right side of the markers then they use the right foot move. If on the left side then left foot move. NB. markers simulate defenders.

Skill Practice 2 Players dribble to the right side of the markers and at the first marker the player performs the right foot move. The players then proceed forward on the left side and perform the left foot move at the second marker. Vary practice starting with the left foot move

Skill Practice 3 End player passes the ball across to the attacker and then becomes a passive defender. The receiving player turns side on to the shield the ball and then performs a right foot move to create space and drives away from opponent. Repeat the practice using the left foot move.


Fake to strike the ball before dragging it back. Position your body between the challenging player and the ball. This shields & protects the ball. The drag back foot is always furthest from the opponent. After tapping the ball behind the standing leg, accelerate out of the move. Awareness of incoming opponent and timing of move.


Pass to Attacker

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Left Foot

Right Foot

Skill Practice 4 End player passes the ball across to teammate and then becomes a passive defender. The receiving player takes the ball to one side on their first touch and performs the appropriate move to beat the closing defender. Players exchange places and repeat the practice.

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1v1 Diagonal Attack Drag back & Pass Behind Standing Leg

Group Practice 1 Players go at the same time. They execute a right foot move then a left foot move, followed by a diagonal pass in front of next player (who is also doing the same routine). After receiving the pass they both pass to next player to start practice again. Introduce extra footballs to enhance the tempo of the session. Quality of session must be retained.

Right Foot

Left Foot

Finishing On Goal Same as Practice 1, but after receiving the diagonal pass the players drive on and beat the defender coming in from the side by performing the right foot move before finishing on goal.

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Right Foot Left Foot Diagonal Pass

Defender


Defender Right Foot


Left Foot

Right Foot


WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When being pressurised by a defender from the side in a good attacking position in or around the 18 yard box, performing the move will allow you to create space for a strike at goal. MIDFIELDER – When driving forward from midfield and confronted by defenders the move can be used to pass the ball into the path of any oncoming team-mate, who can either shoot for goal or make a pass into the strikers. DEFENDER – When being closed down from the side and facing your own goal in a wide defensive position, producing the drag back will create space to set up a new attacking situation.



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Coaching Points: • Fake to strike the ball before dragging it back. • Position your body between the challenging player and the ball. This shields & protects the ball. • The drag back foot is always furthest from the opponent. • After tapping the ball behind the standing leg, accelerate out of the move. • Awareness of incoming opponent and timing of move.

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1v1 Diagonal Attack Flick Behind Standing Leg


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The Move: Whilst running forward with the ball, lift the foot over the ball and quickly flick the ball behind the standing leg using the front part of the sole or inside of the foot to create space and time. Skill Practice 1 The first player dribbles to the set of markers and performs the right foot move. The player then continues on and repeats the same move at the second set of markers. The player then quickly performs a right foot pass to team-mate. Reverse practice using left foot.

Right Foot

Right Foot Pass

Left Foot

Left Foot Pass

Skill Practice 2 The player dribbles to the first marker and performs the left foot move, quickly followed by a right foot move at the next marker. The player then passes the ball forward through the gate to the end player and follows the pass to become the new end player. On receiving the ball the original end player takes a touch to the side and then drives forward using the left and right moves at the markers and joins the starting group. Progression - After each player clears the markers the next player sets off.


Awareness of opponent. Timing and speed of move. Use foot furthest from the opponent. Flick or roll the ball behind the standing leg at a slight angle to create more space. Change direction quickly.


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Pass Left Foot

Right Foot

Pass

Left Foot

Right Foot

Skill Practice 3 Two attacking players with a ball at their feet drive forward to opposite marker. On reaching the markers they are both closed down from the side by defenders. Both attacking players then quickly perform the right foot move to beat the opponent to continue to run and finish diagonally opposite from the starting point. Both defenders also continue their runs and also finish diogonally opposite. Exercise can be repeated before changing places. Reverse practice for left foot.

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Group Practice 1 Attacking players with the ball dribble freely in the box showing awareness of the passive defenders. Passive defenders randomly challenge the attackers from the left side and encourage attackers to perform the right foot move. After beating the defender the attackers can play a 1-2 pass with any outside player and continue to work inside the box. Change practice using left foot move. Defenders can challenge from any side (good awareness essential). Rotate players

Finishing On Goal Both end players go together and drive across the goal area to the first marker. On reaching the marker both players perform the appropriate move to beat the challenging defender (right or left foot move). Both players then drive diagonally across to the other marker and again beat the defender using the appropriate move before finishing on goal.

East Region

If opponent is on the left side keep the ball on your right foot and use Right Foot move.


Defender

If opponent is on the right side keep the ball on your left foot and use Left Foot move.

Left Foot

Defender Left Foot

WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When driving forward at an angle into the box and being challenged from the side, using the move will allow the striker to create space for an opportunity to shoot at goal. MIDFIELDER – When driving forward in a midfield position and being challenged from the side, change direction quickly by using the move. This will enable the player to create space and time to pass to the strikers or lay the ball off to wide players to continue the attacking sequence. DEFENDER – When dribbling freely out of defence in a wide area and the area in front is congested perform the move to change direction. This will create space for a pass inside to the midfielders or strikers.

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Coaching Points: • Awareness of opponent. • Timing and speed of move. • Use foot furthest from the opponent. • Flick or roll the ball behind the standing leg at a slight angle to create more space. • Change direction quickly.


1v1 Face To Face Skill Practice Sheets Scissors Step Over Side Step Inside Outside Sole Drag


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1v1 Face to Face Scissors


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The Move: The player fakes to pass the ball with the outside of the foot but steps around the ball with the same foot (circle leg from inside to outside of the ball, close to the body). This unbalances the opponent and the player then takes the ball away with the outside of the opposite foot. Skill Practice 1 Players practice the left and right Scissor moves. Variation - Double scissors.

Left Foot

Double Scissors

Right Foot

Skill Practice 2 In pairs, players beat each other in the centre firstly with a marker in the middle then without the marker. Both players must execute the same move when meeting in the centre.

Right Foot

Right Foot

Skill Practice 3 X1 and X2 start with a ball and beat each other with the left go right scissors move. X2 goes to X1. X1 passes to X3 and becomes a passive defender. On receiving the ball X3 beats X1 with with the scissors move and continues to beat X2 to restart practice.


Step around the ball in a low, tight circle. Keep low for good balance. Exaggerate upper body movement to further deceive the defender. Accelerate out of the move using the outside of the opposite foot. Disguise the initial fake pass by communicating to team mate as this could unbalance and deceive the defender.


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Skill Practice 4 Each player has a ball each. Both sides go at the same time. X1 beats X2 and X3 beats X4. All players then continue through the practice beating each other when they meet. All players use the same move when beating each other. Initially left go right scissors. Encourage good speed and timing of move. Variation - Practice right go left and double scissors.

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Group Practice 1 Player with ball performs the left go right scissors on reaching the first marker, and the right go left scissors at the second marker. Once clear of the markers the player passes the ball through the gate to the end player and becomes a passive defender. The end player beats the passive defender and dribbles forward before passing to the next player to re-start the practice.

Pass Right Foot

Left Foot

Finishing On Goal First player passes the ball across to the attacker and becomes a passive defender. The attacker tries to beat the defender using the Left or Right Foot move and looks to score in any of the two goals. If the defender wins possession they can then try and score in the opposite goal.

East Region

If opponent is in front on the left side keep the ball on your right foot and use Left Foot move. Right Foot

Pass

WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When attacking in or around the box try beating opponents by using the left or right foot scissors move to create a shooting opportunity. MIDFIELDER – Options for a midfielder when driving forward is to perform the single or double scissors to create space for a pass into the strikers or wide attacking players. Performing the move in a wide position can create space to initiate a cross into the box. DEFENDER – When moving forward out of defence and facing an opponent, using the left or right scissors move would create space for setting up a forward pass.

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If opponent is in front on the right side keep the ball on your left foot and use Right Foot move.

Coaching Points: • Step around the ball in a low, tight circle. • Keep low for good balance. • Exaggerate upper body movement to further deceive the defender. • Accelerate out of the move using the outside of the opposite foot. • Disguise the initial fake pass by communicating to team mate as this could unbalance and deceive the defender.

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1v1 Face to Face Step Over


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East Region

The Move: The player exaggerates the move by faking to strike the ball but steps over and around the ball (circle leg from outside to inside of the ball, away from body) and plants the step over foot firmly on the ground. The player quickly takes the ball away in the opposite direction using the outside of the same foot. Skill Practice 1 Both players dribble into the centre at the same time. They both beat the centre marker with the right foot move and dribble to opposite side. Right Foot

Left Foot

Right Foot

Left Foot

Skill Practice 2 Al l pl ay er s go together and perform the right foot step over and move to the right. Reverse practice and use the left foot step over. Progress to a double step over.

Right Foot


Right Foot

Variation Change practice using the left foot move

Right Foot


Exaggerate fake strike or pass when stepping around the ball. Use good upper body movement to unbalance opponent. Keep the foot low when stepping around the ball. Perform the move quickly then accelerate away. Communicate to team-mate as though to pass the ball as this will confuse opponent.


Right Foot

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Skill Practice 3 Two players diagonally opposite each other go at the same time towards the centre of the box and beat the central defender with the right foot move. Both players then dribble to the opposite side. The other two diagonal players quickly repeat the practice. Variation - players perform left foot move. Players perform double step over moves to beat opponent.

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Group Practice 1 Both players go together and drive forward and perform the right foot and left foot step overs at the markers. Both players then pass the ball to the opposite group. Variation - add in extra footballs to increase the tempo.

Right Foot

Right Foot

Right Foot


Right Foot

Left Foot

Right Foot


Finishing on Goal End player passes the ball to wide player. The wide player then passes into the central attacking player and follows the pass. On receiving the ball the attacking player is confronted by the end player making it a 1v1 situation. The attacking player then drives forward and beats the end player with the right foot step over before finishing on goal. Rotation - End player becomes wide player. Wide player becomes attacker. Attacker becomes end player. Set up practice on opposite side to encourage use of the left foot move.

WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When in or around the box and confronted with a defender face to face quickly using the step over will create space to either go past the defender or to shoot at goal. MIDFIELDER – When attacking at an angle from a wide area and being faced with an opponent. A quickly executed step over will allow players to create space for a penetrating pass, a crossing opportunity or a shot at goal. DEFENDER – When being faced with an opponent in a defending area performing the step over will allow the player space and time. This allows the player to set up a pass into a midfielder, striker or winger thus setting up an attacking phase from a defensive situation. WWW.SCOTTISHFA.CO.UK/EAST

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Coaching Points: • Exaggerate fake strike or pass when stepping around the ball. • Use good upper body movement to unbalance opponent. • Keep the foot low when stepping around the ball. • Perform the move quickly then accelerate away. • Communicate to team-mate as though to pass the ball as this will confuse opponent.

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1v1 Face to Face


Side Step

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East Region

The Move: The player fakes to pass the ball with the outside of the foot but instead steps behind the ball and takes the ball away to the side with the outside of the opposite foot. Skill Practice 1 Players dribble forward in between the two markers practicing the side-step move. Left foot move is step left - take right. Right foot move is step right - take left.

Step Left Go Right

Step Right Go Left

Skill Practice 2 First player dribbles forward and performs the step left go right move at the centre markers and passes to the opposite end player. On receiving the ball the end player takes a good first touch to the side and dribbles back to the start. Reverse the practice for the left foot move.

Step Left Go Right

Variation – double side steps (step right left and go right, step left right and go left).

Variation - double side step moves.

Coaching Points: • Use eyes and good communication to disguise fake pass. • Exaggerate upper body movement to unbalance and deceive opponent. • Short side step behind the ball assists balance and speed in and out of the move.


Skill Practice 3 Player with the ball passes across to the opposite player and then becomes a passive defender. On receiving the ball the player drives forward and beats passive defender with a step left go right move and finishes opposite. Repeat practice using left go right move.

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Pass

Step Left Go Right

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1v1 Face to Face Side Step

Group Practice First player passes the ball diagonally across to the attacking player and becomes an active defender. The attacker is encouraged to use the move to beat the defender and score in any of the 2 side goals.

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East Region

Top Tips: If opponent is in front on the left side keep the ball on your right foot and use Right Foot move.

Step Right Go Left

If opponent is in front on the right side keep the ball on your left foot and use Left Foot move.

Step Left Go Right

Coaching Points: • Use eyes and good communication to disguise fake pass. • Exaggerate upper body movement to unbalance and deceive opponent. • Short side step behind the ball assists balance and speed in and out of the move.

Pass


WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When attacking in or around the box and confronted by a defender face to face using a quickly executed side step will create space for a strike on goal. MIDFIELDER – When attacking at an angle from a wide midfield position and being confronted by an opponent the side step move will create space for a penetrating pass or finish on goal. DEFENDER – When being faced by an opponent in a defending area quickly performing the side step move will allow space for a forward pass which could set up an attack from a defensive situation. WWW.SCOTTISHFA.CO.UK/EAST


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1v1 Face to Face


Inside Outside

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The Move: The player lightly touches the ball inside with the inside of the foot and then quickly takes the ball away with the outside of the same foot.

Right Foot Pass

Pass

Pass

Diagonal Pass Right Foot

Pass Right Foot

Right Foot

Pass

Pass

Right Foot

Left Foot

Skill Practice 1 Players in pairs practice the inside outside foot moves with both feet.

Skill Practice 2 Player with the ball passes through the gate to the opposite player. On receiving the ball the player performs the inside outside move with the right foot and takes the ball across to the next gate and passes the ball. Reverse practice using inside outside of left foot.

Skill Practice 3 In 3s. Player with the ball passes through the gate to opposite player and becomes a passive defender. On receiving the ball the player quickly executes the right foot move and takes the ball across to the next gate to repeat the practice. Reverse practice to use left foot.

Progession - introduce diagonal pass after performing the move.

Coaching Points: • Players must accelerate out of the move. • A slight lunge to the side using upper body movement when performing the first part of move will deceive opponent. • This move can be made from a stationary position.


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Skill Practice 4 X1 player with the ball passes through the gate and follows to become passive defender. X2 on receiving the ball performs the right foot move and passes diagonally to player X3, then runs to the next gate opposite X3. Player X3 passes to player X2. X2 then passes back to X3 and becomes a passive defender to enable the practice to restart again.

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1v1 Face to Face Inside Outside

Group Practice Both players drive forward at the same time and beat the first marker or defender with the right foot move. They both then attack the next marker and perform the left foot move this time. Both players then pass the ball to the wide player and follow their pass and become the new wide player. Wide players then attack and beat the defender and pass the ball opposite for next player to continue the routine.

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East Region

Top Tips: If opponent is in front on the left side keep the ball on your right foot and use Right Foot move.


If opponent is in front on the right side keep the ball on your left foot and use Left Foot move. Defender Right Foot

Defender Right Foot


Coaching Points: • Players must accelerate out of the move. • A slight lunge to the side using upper body movement when performing the first part of move will deceive opponent. • This move can be made from a stationary position.

Various options - Add goals 1. Shoot after beating the defender. 2. Play 1-2 with end player before shooting at goal.


WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When receiving the ball in and around the opponents penalty area and being faced by a defender, performing the inside outside move will create space for an opportunity to finish on goal. MIDFIELDER – When coming in from a wide area and being faced with a defender, performing the inside outside move will create space for a forward pass into strikers or to continue the attacking phase. DEFENDER – When being faced with a 1v1 in a defensive situation quickly performing the move will create space for a forward pass into midfield or strikers. WWW.SCOTTISHFA.CO.UK/EAST


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1v1 Face to Face


Sole Drag

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East Region

The Move: The player drives forward and when being confronted by an opponent the player drags the ball across the body with the sole of the foot and quickly takes the ball forward and past the opponent using the opposite foot. Right Foot

Left Foot

Right Foot

Left Foot

Left Foot

Right Foot

Right Foot

Right Foot Left Foot Right Foot

Left Foot

Left Foot

Left Foot

Right Foot


Skill Practice 1 Players dribble freely in the area and when approaching a marker the player performs the right foot or left foot sole drag move to beat and go past the marker.

Left Foot

Skill Practice 2 Players dribble freely in the area and when approaching a set of markers they beat the markers using the right and left foot sole drag moves. Change pace coming out of the moves.

Skill Practice 3 Players from both ends go together and perform the right and left foot moves before passing across to the next player. Receiving player takes the ball forward on first touch.


Drag the ball quickly across the body. Accelerate out of the move. Attack opponent at a slight angle as this will create more space when executing the move. Timing of move: being aware of distance when performing the move (not too early - not too late)


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Right Foot

Skill Practice 4 Both end players go together and beat the first marker with the right foot move then quickly beat each other in the middle using the left foot move. Players then pass the ball to the next players to continue the practice.

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1v1 Face to Face Sole Drag

Group Practice 1 Atta cking play er plays a 1-2 pass with opposite defender. On receiving the ball the attacking player takes a positive touch forward and tries to beat the passive defender using the move. The aim is to beat the defender in a 1v1 situation and finish on goal. Attack ers and defend ers join opposite groups.

1-2 Pass

Right Foot

Finishing on Goal The first player drives forward and performs the right and left foot moves at the markers. The player then quickly plays a 1-2 pass with the end player - end player then becomes defender. On receiving the ball the attacking player tries to beat the defender and finish on goal. Rotation - End player dribbles ball back to starting point. Attacking player becomes end player/defender. Variation - Attacking player has 5 seconds to finish after 1-2 pass.


WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When a 1v1 situation arises in or around the penalty box, performing the sole drag move will create space for the attacking player to have a strike on goal. MIDFIELDER – Whether coming in from a wide area or driving through a central midfield area, using the sole drag move when confronted face to face with an opponent will create space for the attacking phase to continue. DEFENDER – When being faced by an opponent and coming out of a defending area performing the sole drag early will create space for a pass into midfield or strikers. WWW.SCOTTISHFA.CO.UK/EAST

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East Region

1v1

1-2 Pass

Left Foot

Right Foot

Coaching Points: • Drag the ball quickly across the body. • Accelerate out of the move. • Attack opponent at a slight angle as this will create more space when executing the move. • Timing of move: being aware of distance when performing the move (not too early - not too late)


1v1 Back To Goal Skill Practice Sheets Heel Raise Step Over Drag & Turn Fake Kick & Turn


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1v1 Back to Goal


Heel Raise

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The Move: The player receiving the ball with their back to the goal and a defender close behind, fakes to strike the ball by raising the heel and turning knee and hips into the ball to exaggerate the move. The player then spins in the opposite direction to take the ball away to the side with the opposite foot or to finish on goal.

Right Foot

Right Foot

Skill Practice 1 Players reinforce the technique of the move firstly in grids. Players work along the grid using the right foot heel raise move then go in the opposite direction using the left foot.

Left Foot

Right Foot

Skill Practice 2 Players dribble through the gates and perform right foot move. Reverse same practice. Players clear the markers and pass across to team-mate.

Skill Practice 3 End player passes ball into the centre attacking player and follows the pass. Centre player performs the Right Foot move with back to defender and dribbles to opposite end. Practice begins again with defender now the new attacker and passing player becomes defender.


Create disguise by communicating with supporting player. Exaggerate heel raise and hip movement when executing the move. Check shoulder before receiving the ball as this may dictate which step over foot to be used. Take a positive touch to the side and turn quickly to clear defender.


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Right Foot

Right Foot

Skill Practice 4 End players pass ball into the central attackers and follow their pass to become a passive defender. Both central players perform the same heel raise move to turn and dribble to the opposite side to repeat the practice. Progression: Double heel raise move.

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1v1 Back to Goal Heel Raise

Group Practice 1 Both end players pass the ball into the central attacker and make a run to support the player. The attacking player then performs the right foot Heel Raise move and quickly spins into space to finish on goal. Rotation - passing player becomes defender. Defender becomes attacker. Attacker joins opposite group. Right Foot

(This means that the attacker has to decide early which move to use).


WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When the player receives the ball from a midfielder with their back to goal performing the right or left foot heel raise move will enable the player to create space for a strike at goal. MIDFIELDER – When receiving the ball in a midfield position with back to goal performing a quickly executed move will allow the player more space to turn and pass the ball wide or forward to team-mates to continue the attacking phase. DEFENDER – When being challenged from behind by an opponent in a defensive area near the bye line, performing the move will create space and allow the player to drive up the line and start a new attack.


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East Region

Coaching Points: • Create disguise by communicating with supporting player. • Exaggerate heel raise and hip movement when executing the move. • Check shoulder before receiving the ball as this may dictate which step over foot to be used. • Take a positive touch to the side and turn quickly to clear defender.

Right Foot

Variation - attacker performs the left foot heel raise. Players try double heel raise. Supporting run can be to the left or right side of the attacker.


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1v1 Back to Goal


Step Over

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East Region

The Move: When the player receives the ball back to goal with a defender marking tightly this would be a good situation to perform the step over move. On receiving the ball the player takes a positive touch to the side and fakes to pass the ball to a team-mate. Player steps over the ball and spins to take the ball in the opposite direction with the same foot. This creates space to continue attacking phase. Decoy Run

Pass Pass

Pass Pass


Pass

Left Foot

Pass

Skill Practice 2 Central players without a ball run through the gate in front of them to receive a pass from the end players. On receiving the ball one player performs the right foot step over and the other receiving player performs the left foot step over. Both players then turn and pass the ball and join the opposite group. End players follow passes and become new attackers.

Coaching Points: Create disguise by communicating with supporting player. Exaggerate step over when executing the move. Check shoulder before receiving the ball. Take a positive touch to the side to clear defender. Turn quickly and accelarate into space


Right Foot Pass

Pass

• • • • •

Right Foot

Pass

Run

Skill Practice 1 Player without the ball times run through the gate to receive ball from opposite player. On receiving the ball the player performs the right foot step over and takes the ball to the side clear of markers and dribbles back to starting point. This exercise is then repeated with the left foot.

Pass

Pass

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Skill Practice 3 One set of end players pass the ball into the centre players who perform the right foot step over and dribble to the opposite side. End players follow passes into the centre and turn to face the other two end players to repeat the practice. • Repeat practice using the left foot move. • Repeat the practice using the double step over.

Skill Practice 4 End players pass balls into central players at the same time and follow pass. On receiving the ball the central players perform the right foot step over move and go to the first outside marker on their right. The end passing players now take up the central role for practice to begin once more. • Repeat practice using left foot move. • Repeat practice using double step over move.

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1v1 Back to Goal Step Over

Group Practice 1 End players pass the ball into centre players at the same time. On receiving the ball both central players perform the right foot move and turn and pass across to the next player. Original end players follow pass and become new central player. • Repeat practice using left foot move.

Pass Right Foot Right Foot

Pass

Finishing on Goal First player in each group passes the ball into central player. The passing player then makes a supporting decoy run to one side. This dictates which foot to use when executing the move. The central player quickly executes the move to beat the defender to create space for a finish on goal. Rotation - Passing player becomes defender. Defender becomes attacker. Attacker joins opposite group

Run

Right Foot

Left Foot Pass

Run

WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When the player receives the ball from a midfielder with their back to goal performing the right or left foot step over move will enable the player to create space for a strike at goal. MIDFIELDER – When receiving the ball in a midfield position with back to goal with or without a defender close behind performing a quickly executed step over move will allow the player more space to pass ball wide or forward to team mates to continue the attacking phase. DEFENDER – When being challenged from behind by an opponent in a defensive area near the bye line, performing the move will create space and allow the player to drive up the line and start a new attack. WWW.SCOTTISHFA.CO.UK/EAST

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Coaching Points: • Create disguise by communicating with supporting player. • Exaggerate step over when executing the move. • Check shoulder before receiving the ball. • Take a positive touch to the side to clear defender. • Turn quickly and accelerate into space.

Pass



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1v1 Back to Goal


Drag & Turn

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East Region

The Move: The player receiving the ball has their back to goal with a defender close behind. On receiving the ball the player turns side on and drags the ball away to the side with the sole of the foot nearest to the defender. Players need to check over their shoulder and push away from the defender to create space before performing the move.

Right Foot

Pass Pass

Right Foot Pass

Pass

Skill Practice 1 Centre players run freely in the area and can receive the ball from any end player. On receiving the ball the player performs a drag and turn move using the right foot. The player then dribbles the ball for a few seconds before passing the ball back to the same end player. The central player then runs and receives another ball from any other end player to continue the practice. End players change places with central players after stipulated period. • •

Repeat the practice with players using the left foot drag and turn move. Receive the ball in a side on position before executing the move.


Skill Practice 2 Player with the ball passes into the central player and follows the pass. On receiving the ball the player performs the right foot sole drag and turn move dragging the ball to the side and avoiding the markers. Markers simulate defenders. The player then passes to the starting point for the next player to begin again. Practice going in the opposite direction using the left foot move.


Pass

Right Foot

Dribble

Skill Practice 3 Player with ball passes into central player and follows pass into centre. On receiving the ball the player performs the right foot drag and turn move to beat the defender. The player then changes pace and dribbles through the gate. Play starts again from the opposite direction. D e f e n d e r becomes new attacking player. Passing player becomes new defender.

Timing of the move. Check shoulder before receiving the ball. Pull away from defender to create space for executing the move. Drag back and turn has to be quick and positive.

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Pass

Right Foot

Right Foot

Pass

Skill Practice 4 End players pass ball into centre players at the same time. On receiving the ball both players perform the right foot drag and turn move and turn and go to opposite side. Next players go together and repeat practice. Change direction of practice using the left foot move.

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1v1 Back to Goal Drag & Turn

Group Practice 1 The end player passes the ball into the player on the first marker. On receiving the ball from the end player, the player performs the right foot drag and turn move and passes up to the second player. This player performs the right foot drag and turn move, finishes on goal and joi ns opp osi te gro up. Aft er passing, each player moves up one position on the practice set up. Variation - Left foot drag and turn move.

Run

Pass

Pass

Right Foot

Right Foot Pass

Right Foot Pass

Run

Right Foot

Finishing on Goal Both ends go together and pass the ball into the first attacker and follow their pass and become new attackers. On receiving the ball the first attackers perform the left foot drag and turn move against the passive defender and pass the ball to the next attacking player and take their place. Second attacker performs the right foot drag and turn move and finishes on goal and joins opposite group. Introduce more balls to increase tempo.

Right Foot

Run

WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – On receiving the ball with your back to goal, if you then address the coaching points this move can be very successful in and around the goal area. MIDFIELDER – When receiving the ball in a midfield area with a defender close behind a quick execution of the move will create space to continue the attacking phase. DEFENDER – When receiving the ball and facing towards your own goal and an opponent close behind a quick positive and well timed move will create space and eliminate a dangerous situation.

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Pass



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Run

Left Foot

Right Foot

Left Foot


Pass

Coaching Points: • Timing of the move. • Check shoulder before receiving the ball. • Pull away from defender to create space for executing the move. • Drag back has to be quick and positive.

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1v1 Back to Goal


Fake Kick & Turn

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East Region

The Move: When the player receives the ball with their back to goal and a defender marking them goal side, this is when the move can be used to create space for strikers to finish on goal. On receiving the ball the player fakes to strike or pass the ball but after the fake the player cuts the ball quickly behind the standing leg with the inside of the kicking foot. The player then turns quickly to change direction and takes the ball away using the outside of the opposite foot.

Right Foot

Left Foot

Skill Practice 1 Players dribble in the area, once they dribble through the centre of the two markers they perform a Right Foot or Left Foot move. Players must ensure that their turn avoids the markers as these r e p r e s e n t defenders.

Right Foot Pass


Fake to strike the ball before executing the move. Create disguise by communicating with supporting player. Check shoulder before receiving the ball. Cut the ball away from defender. Turn quickly and accelerate away.


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Skill Practice 2 The end player passes the ball into centre player and follows pass. Centre player performs the right foot move, clears the markers and moves to opposite side for practice to begin again.

Right Foot

Left Foot decoy run

Right Foot decoy run

Skill Practice 3 On passing the ball the player then makes a supporting decoy run to one side. The receiving player then has to decide if it is a left or right foot move depending on the decoy run. If the run is to the players left he performs the right foot move. If the run is to the players right it is the left foot move. Rotation - Attacker becomes passing player. Defender becomes attacker. Passing player becomes defender

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1v1 Back to Goal Fake Kick & Turn

Group Practice 1 On receiving the ball the central players both perform the right foot move and dribble to opposite side. End players follow pass and become new attackers Change practice using opposite foot.

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Group Practice 2 First player in each group passes ball into central player. The first player then makes a supporting run to one side, this dictates the turn to be utilised i.e. if support run is to strikers left then player performs a Right Foot move. The central player turns to beat the defender and finishes on goal and joins opposite group.

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WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – When the player has their back to goal and receives the ball from midfielder, performing the right or left fake kick and turn move will enable the player to create space for a strike at goal. MIDFIELDER – Receiving the ball in a midfield position with back to goal with or without a defender close behind, performing the move will create space to pass the ball wide or forward to strikers. DEFENDER – When in a wide area and running back towards your own goal under pressure from opponent the fake kick and turn is an ideal move to create space and give the player time to start a new attack.


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Coaching Points: • Fake to strike the ball before executing the move. • Create disguise by communicating with supporting player. • Check shoulder before receiving the ball. • Cut the ball away from defender. • Turn quickly and accelerate away.

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WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed: STRIKER – MIDFIELDER – DEFENDER –



1v1 Side By Side Homework Sheets Inside & Outside Foot Cuts Step Over & Spin Stop Turn Fake Kick & Turn Outside Foot Spin Fake Sole Stop


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The Move:

The Move:

Fake to strike the ball but instead cut the ball slightly backwards with the inside or outside of your foot to change direction.

Fake to strike the ball but instead cut the ball slightly backwards with the inside or outside of your foot to change direction.

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Exaggerate upper body movement to unbalance opponent. Keep body low to shield the ball and retain good balance. Perform the move at speed. The ball must be cut slightly in a backwards direction to create space. When running with the ball, shield the ball by keeping it on the side furthest away from the opponent.

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Exaggerate upper body movement to unbalance opponent. Keep body low to shield the ball and retain good balance. Perform the move at speed. The ball must be cut slightly in a backwards direction to create space. When running with the ball, shield the ball by keeping it on the side furthest away from the opponent.


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Inside Foot Cuts: • Go slightly past the markers when practicing the move. • Dribble the ball towards the first marker and change direction by using the inside of the left foot to cut the ball inside. • At the next marker perform the inside foot cut with the right foot. • Continue on to the next marker using the left and right foot cuts. • Dribble back to starting point to repeat practice.

Inside Foot Cuts: • Go slightly past the markers when practicing the move. • Dribble the ball towards the first marker and change direction by using the inside of the left foot to cut the ball inside. • At the next marker perform the inside foot cut with the right foot. • Continue on to the next marker using the left and right foot cuts. • Dribble back to starting point to repeat practice.

Outside Foot Cuts: • Same set up as inside foot cuts but change direction at the first marker using the outside of the right foot, then outside of the left foot at the next marker.

Outside Foot Cuts: • Same set up as inside foot cuts but change direction at the first marker using the outside of the right foot, then outside of the left foot at the next marker.

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WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed:


STRIKER – When driving into the box and being challenged by a defender from the side use the inside or outside foot cut to create space for shot at goal.

STRIKER – When driving into the box and being challenged by a defender from the side use the inside or outside foot cut to create space for shot at goal.

MIDFIELDER – When driving forward in a central midfield position and being closed down by an opponent, cut the ball back to change direction. This will create space for a wide pass to continue attacking.

MIDFIELDER – When driving forward in a central midfield position and being closed down by an opponent, cut the ball back to change direction. This will create space for a wide pass to continue attacking.

DEFENDER – Running back towards your own goal with an opponent tracking you from the side, change direction quickly using the move to cut the ball away from the opponent. This will allow more space and time to distribute the ball.

DEFENDER – Running back towards your own goal with an opponent tracking you from the side, change direction quickly using the move to cut the ball away from the opponent. This will allow more space and time to distribute the ball.


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The Move:

The Move:

The player quickly steps around the ball faking to pass. The player then spins around with the step over foot and takes the ball in the opposite direction with the opposite foot.

The player quickly steps around the ball faking to pass. The player then spins around with the step over foot and takes the ball in the opposite direction with the opposite foot.

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When being tracked by an opponent from the side shout out a team mates name to exaggerate the move at the same time as the step over is executed. Spin quickly out of the move. Step over foot should always be the one furthest from the opponent.


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Skills Practice 1: • The player dribbles in between the 2 markers. • Change direction at each marker using the right foot step over and spin move. • Progression: Use the left foot step over move.

Skills Practice 1: • The player dribbles in between the 2 markers. • Change direction at each marker using the right foot step over and spin move. • Progression: Use the left foot step over move.

Skills Practice 2: • The player dribbles from marker 1 to 3 and performs the right foot step over move to change direction. • The player then drives forward to marker 2 but this time performs the left foot step over to change direction and drives forward to marker 4. • The practice then continues this time from cone 4 to 2 right foot step over. • Then 2 to 3 – left foot step over. • Drive back to starting point marker 1.

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Skills Practice 2: • The player dribbles from marker 1 to 3 and performs the right foot step over move to change direction. • The player then drives forward to marker 2 but this time performs the left foot step over to change direction and drives forward to marker 4. • The practice then continues this time from cone 4 to 2 right foot step over. • Then 2 to 3 – left foot step over. • Drive back to starting point marker 1.

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STRIKER – When driving across the face of the goal with a defender tracking alongside, performing the step over and spin move will create space for a shot at goal or a pass to a team mate.

STRIKER – When driving across the face of the goal with a defender tracking alongside, performing the step over and spin move will create space for a shot at goal or a pass to a team mate.

MIDFIELDER – When driving across midfield with opposition players closing in change direction by using the step over and spin move. This will allow the player time and space to switch the play to a wide player.

MIDFIELDER – When driving across midfield with opposition players closing in change direction by using the step over and spin move. This will allow the player time and space to switch the play to a wide player.

DEFENDER – A full back in possession running back towards their goal in a wide area and under pressure from an opponent, rather than pass back to the goalkeeper performing the step over and spin move will create time and space to start up a new attack.

DEFENDER – A full back in possession running back towards their goal in a wide area and under pressure from an opponent, rather than pass back to the goalkeeper performing the step over and spin move will create time and space to start up a new attack.


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The Move:

The Move:

The player dribbles forward, jumps over the ball and stops the ball with the sole of the foot. After landing beyond the ball turn quickly and take the ball away in the opposite direction.

The player dribbles forward, jumps over the ball and stops the ball with the sole of the foot. After landing beyond the ball turn quickly and take the ball away in the opposite direction.

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Do not hesitate when jumping over the ball. Use light touch with the sole of the foot when stopping the ball. After changing direction accelerate out of the move.


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Do not hesitate when jumping over the ball. Use light touch with the sole of the foot when stopping the ball. After changing direction accelerate out of the move.


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Skills Practice: • The player dribbles to the 3rd marker and performs the Right Foot change of direction move. • The player then drives forward and quickly performs the same move with the Left Foot to change direction once more. • The player then drives forward to opposite end. • Repeat practice.

Skills Practice: • The player dribbles to the 3rd marker and performs the Right Foot change of direction move. • The player then drives forward and quickly performs the same move with the Left Foot to change direction once more. • The player then drives forward to opposite end. • Repeat practice.

To use this move effectively it has to be practiced regularly with both feet.

To use this move effectively it has to be practiced regularly with both feet.



STRIKER – When driving across the face of the goal with a defender tracking alongside, performing the stop turn move will create space for a shot at goal or pass to a team mate.

STRIKER – When driving across the face of the goal with a defender tracking alongside, performing the stop turn move will create space for a shot at goal or pass to a team mate.

MIDFIELDER – When driving across midfield with opposition players tracking, change direction by using the stop turn move. This will allow the player time and space to switch the play or pass into strikers.

MIDFIELDER – When driving across midfield with opposition players tracking, change direction by using the stop turn move. This will allow the player time and space to switch the play or pass into strikers.

DEFENDER – A full back in possession running back towards their own goal in a wide area and under pressure from an opponent rather than pass back to the goalkeeper performing the stop turn move will create time and space to start up a new attack.

DEFENDER – A full back in possession running back towards their own goal in a wide area and under pressure from an opponent rather than pass back to the goalkeeper performing the stop turn move will create time and space to start up a new attack.


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The Move:

The Move:

When being tracked by an opponent side by side the player should fake to kick the ball first to exaggerate the move. After the fake kick the player cuts the ball behind the standing leg with the inside of the kicking foot. The player then turns quickly to change direction and takes the ball away using the outside of the opposite foot.

When being tracked by an opponent side by side the player should fake to kick the ball first to exaggerate the move. After the fake kick the player cuts the ball behind the standing leg with the inside of the kicking foot. The player then turns quickly to change direction and takes the ball away using the outside of the opposite foot.

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Exaggerate fake kick before executing the move. Cut the ball away from opponent. Shield ball from opponent. Shout to team-mate as though to pass the ball, this will enhance the move.


Exaggerate fake kick before executing the move. Cut the ball away from opponent. Shield ball from opponent. Shout to team-mate as though to pass the ball, this will enhance the move.


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1v1 Side by Side

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Fake Kick & Turn

Skills Practice 1: • The player lays out the markers. • If the player dribbles to the right side of the markers it would be a Right Foot Fake Kick and Turn move. • If the player goes to the Left Side then it would be a Left Foot move. • Treat markers as defenders.

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Skills Practice 2: • The player drives forward and performs the Right Foot move at the third marker. • The player changes direction and now performs the Left Foot move at the next marker. • The player changes direction once more and drives forward to end marker.

Skills Practice 1: • The player lays out the markers. • If the player dribbles to the right side of the markers it would be a Right Foot Fake Kick and Turn move. • If the player goes to the Left Side then it would be a Left Foot move. • Treat markers as defenders.

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Skills Practice 2: • The player drives forward and performs the Right Foot move at the third marker. • The player changes direction and now performs the Left Foot move at the next marker. • The player changes direction once more and drives forward to end marker.

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WHERE & WHEN the move can be used to create space:


STRIKER – When driving across the edge of the box with opponent side by side quick execution of the move will create space and time for shot at goal.

STRIKER – When driving across the edge of the box with opponent side by side quick execution of the move will create space and time for shot at goal.

MIDFIELDER – When driving across midfield and being tracked by an opponent the move can be used to create space to switch play or pass ball to strikers.

MIDFIELDER – When driving across midfield and being tracked by an opponent the move can be used to create space to switch play or pass ball to strikers.

DEFENDER – When in a wide area and running back towards your own goal, under pressure from an opponent the fake kick and turn is an ideal move to create space and give the player time to start a new attack.

DEFENDER – When in a wide area and running back towards your own goal, under pressure from an opponent the fake kick and turn is an ideal move to create space and give the player time to start a new attack.


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The Move:

The Move:

When running with the ball the player must get two feet in front of the ball before spinning round 180 degrees and taking the ball away with the outside of the right foot or left foot depending on the direction decided. This is an ideal move for creating space in front of goal.

When running with the ball the player must get two feet in front of the ball before spinning round 180 degrees and taking the ball away with the outside of the right foot or left foot depending on the direction decided. This is an ideal move for creating space in front of goal.

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Get in front of the ball and allow it to go through your legs before turning. Turn and spin quickly to create more space and time. Shield the ball (have body in between ball and opponent).


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1v1 Side by Side

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Outside Foot Spin

Skills Practice 1: • Dribble forward through the markers and perform the right foot move. • Continue to dribble in the direction of the markers and perform the right foot move in between the next markers. • Continue to dribble forward and perform the right foot move once more before marker A and return to the starting point. • Progression: Start at marker A and go in opposite direction using the left footmove.

Skills Practice 2: • Player dribbles forward and performs the right foot move in between the first 2 markers. • This is quickly followed by the left foot move. • Continue to dribble forward and once again perform the left foot move in between the next 2 markers. • Quickly followed by the right foot move, before dribbling to the opposite marker.

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Skills Practice 1: • Dribble forward through the markers and perform the right foot move. • Continue to dribble in the direction of the markers and perform the right foot move in between the next markers. • Continue to dribble forward and perform the right foot move once more before marker A and return to the starting point. • Progression: Start at marker A and go in opposite direction using the left footmove.

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Skills Practice 2: • Player dribbles forward and performs the right foot move in between the first 2 markers. • This is quickly followed by the left foot move. • Continue to dribble forward and once again perform the left foot move in between the next 2 markers. • Quickly followed by the right foot move, before dribbling to the opposite marker.

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STRIKER – When driving across the face of the goal with a defender alongside, executing the move would create space for a shot at goal.

STRIKER – When driving across the face of the goal with a defender alongside, executing the move would create space for a shot at goal.

MIDFIELDER – When driving across in a midfield position and being tracked by an opponent producing the move will create options for a pass to a striker or wide player.

MIDFIELDER – When driving across in a midfield position and being tracked by an opponent producing the move will create options for a pass to a striker or wide player.

DEFENDER – When being challenged in possession of the ball and running towards your own goal, rather than pass back to the goalkeeper quickly performing the move will allow you to get away from the opponent.

DEFENDER – When being challenged in possession of the ball and running towards your own goal, rather than pass back to the goalkeeper quickly performing the move will allow you to get away from the opponent.


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The Move:

The Move:

When running with the ball fake to stop it with sole of the foot but instead bring the same foot down and behind the ball and push it quickly forward and accelerate out of the move.

When running with the ball fake to stop it with sole of the foot but instead bring the same foot down and behind the ball and push it quickly forward and accelerate out of the move.

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When dribbling forward keep the ball on the safe side away from the opponent. Go slowly into the move but accelerate out. Exaggerate the fake stop as this is when the tracking defender will hesitate thus giving the player more space and time.


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Skills Practice 1: • Dribble forward and perform the right foot stop start move. • Dribble around the marker and perform the left foot move on the way back to the starting point.

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Skills Practice 1: • Dribble forward and perform the right foot stop start move. • Dribble around the marker and perform the left foot move on the way back to the starting point. Left Foot

Skills Practice 2: • Dribble forward and perform the right and left foot moves on reaching the centre markers. • Dribble around the end marker and repeat the same practice on the way back to the starting point.

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Skills Practice 2: • Dribble forward and perform the right and left foot moves on reaching the centre markers. • Dribble around the end marker and repeat the same practice on the way back to the starting point.

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STRIKER – When driving across the face of the goal with a defender side by side, performing the stop start move will allow the striker to gain some space for a strike on goal.

STRIKER – When driving across the face of the goal with a defender side by side, performing the stop start move will allow the striker to gain some space for a strike on goal.

MIDFIELDER – When coming in from a wide area and being tracked by an opponent performing the move will create space for a forward pass or shot at goal.

MIDFIELDER – When coming in from a wide area and being tracked by an opponent performing the move will create space for a forward pass or shot at goal.

DEFENDER – When running out of a tight defending situation with an opponent side by side performing the move will buy the player space and time to pass the ball forward into midfield.

DEFENDER – When running out of a tight defending situation with an opponent side by side performing the move will buy the player space and time to pass the ball forward into midfield.


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1v1 Diagonal Attack Homework Sheets Drag Back Twist Off Drag Back & Pass Behind Standing Leg Flick Behind Standing Leg


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The Move:

The Move:

When being challenged from the side fake to strike the ball but ball but instead drag the ball back with the sole of the same foot and push off in the opposite direction using the inside or outside of the drag back foot.

When being challenged from the side fake to strike the ball but ball but instead drag the ball back with the sole of the same foot and push off in the opposite direction using the inside or outside of the drag back foot.

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Exaggerat Exagge rate e the fake fake strik strike e of the ball ball.. Drag Dra g back back must must be execu executed ted quic quickly kly.. Get the the ball ball out out of your your feet feet to clea clearr the incoming opponent. To be suc succes cessfu sfull the the timing timing of of the the move is crucial.


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Exaggerat Exagge rate e the fake fake strik strike e of the ball ball.. Drag Dra g back back must must be execu executed ted quic quickly kly.. Get the the ball ball out out of your your feet feet to clea clearr the incoming opponent. To be be succes successfu sfull the tim timing ing of of the move is crucial.


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Skills Practice 1: • Dribble the ball slightly past the left hand marker and perform the right foot drag back. • Then dribble dribble across across to the other other marker and and perform the left foot drag back. Dribble through the middle of the two markers. • Stop the the ball and and repeat repeat the practice. practice.

Skills Practice 1: • Dribb Dribble le the ball slightl slightly y past the left left hand marker marker and perform the right foot drag back. • Then dribble dribble across across to the other other marker and perform perform the left foot drag back. Dribble through the middle of the two markers. • Stop the the ball and and repeat repeat the practice practice..

Skills Practice 2: • Start at the the first marker marker by performing performing the right right foot drag drag back. • Proceed to the the second marker and perform the the left foot foot drag back. • Continue up the the circuit using the right foot and left left foot drag back move.

Skills Practice 2: • Start at the first marker marker by performing performing the right right foot drag drag back. • Proceed to the the second marker and perform the left foot foot drag back. • Continue up the circuit using the right foot foot and left foot drag back move.

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STRIKER – When driving forward into the box and being challenged diagonally from the side using STRIKER – the drag back move will allow the player to create space to beat the defender, creating an opportunity to have a shot at goal.

STRIKER – When driving forward into the box and being challenged diagonally from the side using STRIKER – the drag back move will allow the player to create space to beat the defender, creating an opportunity to have a shot at goal.

MIDFIELDER – When dribbling MIDFIELDER – dribbling forward in a midfield position tion and being challenged challenged diagonally diagonally from the side, quickly performing the drag back move will allow the player to create space for a pass into the striker or wide player.

MIDFIELDER – When dribbling MIDFIELDER – dribbling forward in a midfield position position and being challenged challenged diagonally from the side, quickly performing the drag back move will allow the player to create space for a pass into the striker or wide player.

DEFENDER – When in possession of the ball outside the penalty box and facing away from DEFENDER – from your own goal the drag back move would be a good option when being challenged from the side. The move would allow the player to create space and take the ball clear of the danger zone.

DEFENDER – When in possession of the DEFENDER – the ball outside the penalty box and facing away from your your own goal the drag back move would be a good option when being challenged from the side. The move would allow the player to create space and take the ball clear of the danger zone.


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The Move:

The Move:

The player uses the inside of the foot to cut and shield the ball when being challenged diagonally from the side. The Player then quickly cuts the ball again with the same foot and keeps turning and twists off into space.

The player uses the inside of the foot to cut and shield the ball when being challenged diagonally from the side. The Player then quickly cuts the ball again with the same foot and keeps turning and twists off into space.

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Keep good good low low body posit position ion for good strong strong balanc balance e when cutting and shielding against opponent. Keep turnin turning g and shiel shielding ding until secon second d inside inside foot cut is complete. Accelerate Accelerat e out of move and be alert and ready ready to the pass ball ball to a team-mate or have a shot at goal. To use this this move effecti effectively vely it must must be practic practiced ed regularly regularly..


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Skill Practice 1: • The player dribbles to marker 1 and performs the right foot twist off then continues to repeat the same move at each corner until returning to the starting marker. • Repeat practice in the opposite direction using the left foot twist off.

Skill Practice 1: • The player dribbles to marker 1 and performs the right foot twist off then continues to repeat the same move at each corner until returning to the starting marker. • Repeat practice in the opposite direction using the left foot twist off.

Skill Practice 2: • The player dribbles to marker 1 and performs the left foot twist off. • The player then dribbles to marker 2 then performs the right foot twist off and continues to dribble to the opposite end. • Repeat practice this time left foot twist off at marker 2 and right foot move at marker 1.

Skill Practice 2: • The player dribbles to marker 1 and performs the left foot twist off. • The player then dribbles to marker 2 then performs the right foot twist off and continues to dribble to the opposite end. • Repeat practice this time left foot twist off at marker 2 and right foot move at marker 1.

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STRIKER – When driving forward towards goal and being challenged from the right side the player would execute the inside of the right foot twist off move. This will allow the player to run and have a shot at goal. If being challenged from the left side the player would then use the left foot twist off.

STRIKER – When driving forward towards goal and being challenged from the right side the player would execute the inside of the right foot twist off move. This will allow the player to run and have a shot at goal. If being challenged from the left side the player would then use the left foot twist off.

MIDFIELDER – The player dribbling forward in a midfield position beats the defender with the twist off move when being challenged from the side. This then gives the player options to pass forward to a striker or to switch the play to a wide attacking player.

MIDFIELDER – The player dribbling forward in a midfield position beats the defender with the twist off move when being challenged from the side. This then gives the player options to pass forward to a striker or to switch the play to a wide attacking player.

DEFENDER – When driving with the ball out of defence in a wide area and being challenged from the side performing the twist off move would be a good option. This would allow the defender to shake off the opponent to create space and time to set up an attacking situation.

DEFENDER – When driving with the ball out of defence in a wide area and being challenged from the side performing the twist off move would be a good option. This would allow the defender to shake off the opponent to create space and time to set up an attacking situation.


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The Move:

The Move:

When the attacking player is challenged diagonally from the side the player drags the ball back past the heel of the standing leg and then taps the ball behind the leg with the inside of the drag back foot.

When the attacking player is challenged diagonally from the side the player drags the ball back past the heel of the standing leg and then taps the ball behind the leg with the inside of the drag back foot.

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Fake to strike the ball before dragging it back. Position your body between the challenging player and the ball. This shields and protects the ball. The drag back foot is always furthest from the opponent. After tapping the ball behind the standing leg accelerate out of the move.


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Fake to strike the ball before dragging it back. Position your body between the challenging player and the ball. This shields and protects the ball. The drag back foot is always furthest from the opponent. After tapping the ball behind the standing leg accelerate out of the move.


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Skills Practice 2 (Fast Feet Skill Practice): • Set out 5 markers at an overall distance of 4 meters. • Work up the circuit using right foot and left foot moves. • After a few practices start timing how long it takes. Try and beat your record each time.


Drag Back & Pass Behind Standing Leg

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Skills Practice 1: • Dribble forward and perform the right foot move in between the two markers. • After the move dribble back and perform the same move in between the next two markers. • Stop the ball initially when practicing then practice the move without stopping the ball. • Progression: Repeat practice in opposite direction using the left foot.

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Skills Practice 1: • Dribble forward and perform the right foot move in between the two markers. • After the move dribble back and perform the same move in between the next two markers. • Stop the ball initially when practicing then practice the move without stopping the ball. • Progression: Repeat practice in opposite direction using the left foot.

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Skills Practice 2 (Fast Feet Skill Practice): • Set out 5 markers at an overall distance of 4 meters. • Work up the circuit using right foot and left foot moves. • After a few practices start timing how long it takes. Try and beat your record each time.

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STRIKER – When being pressurised by a defender from the side in a good attacking position in or around the 18 yard box, performing the move will allow you to create space for a strike at goal.

STRIKER – When being pressurised by a defender from the side in a good attacking position in or around the 18 yard box, performing the move will allow you to create space for a strike at goal.

MIDFIELDER – When driving forward from midfield and confronted by defenders the move can be used to tap the ball into the path of any on coming team mate, who can either shoot for goal or make a pass into the strikers.

MIDFIELDER – When driving forward from midfield and confronted by defenders the move can be used to tap the ball into the path of any on coming team mate, who can either shoot for goal or make a pass into the strikers.

DEFENDER – When being closed down from the side and facing away from your own goal in a wide defensive position, producing the drag back will create space to set up a new attacking situation.

DEFENDER – When being closed down from the side and facing away from your own goal in a wide defensive position, producing the drag back will create space to set up a new attacking situation.


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The Move:

The Move:

Whilst dribbling at pace with opponent alongside flick the ball behind the standing leg using the front part of the sole or the inside of the foot to create space and time.

Whilst dribbling at pace with opponent alongside flick the ball behind the standing leg using the front part of the sole or the inside of the foot to create space and time.

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Shield the ball on opposite side of opponent. Flick or roll the ball behind the standing leg at a slight angle to create more space. Change direction quickly.


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Shield the ball on opposite side of opponent. Flick or roll the ball behind the standing leg at a slight angle to create more space. Change direction quickly.


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Skills Practice 1: • The player dribbles to the first set of markers and performs the right foot move. • The left foot move is then used Left Foot at the next set of markers. • The player repeats using the left foot move quickly followed by using the right foot move.


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Skills Practice 1: • The player dribbles to the first set of markers and performs the right foot move. • The left foot move is then used Left Foot at the next set of markers. • The player repeats using the left foot move quickly followed by using the right foot move.

Skills Practice 2: • The player dribbles to first set of markers and performs the right foot move. • The player continues on and repeats the move at the second set of markers. • The player then quickly performs another right foot move before returning to the starting point.

Skills Practice 2: • The player dribbles to first set of markers and performs the right foot move. • The player continues on and repeats the move at the second set of markers. • The player then quickly performs another right foot move before returning to the starting point.

Skills Practice 3: • Follow the above instructions but this time using the left foot move.

Skills Practice 3: • Follow the above instructions but this time using the left foot move.

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WHERE & WHEN the move can be best executed to be successful:


STRIKER – When driving across the face of the goal and being tracked by a defender perform the move to create space for an opportunity to finish on goal.

STRIKER – When driving across the face of the goal and being tracked by a defender perform the move to create space for an opportunity to finish on goal.

MIDFIELDER – When driving forward in a midfield position and being challenged from the side, change direction quickly by using the move. This will enable the player to create space and time to pass to strikers or lay the ball off to wide players to continue the attacking sequence.

MIDFIELDER – When driving forward in a midfield position and being challenged from the side, change direction quickly by using the move. This will enable the player to create space and time to pass to strikers or lay the ball off to wide players to continue the attacking sequence.

DEFENDER – When dribbling freely out of defence in a wide area and the area in front looks to be tight, perform the move to change direction and allow the pass inside to midfield or strikers.

DEFENDER – When dribbling freely out of defence in a wide area and the area in front looks to be tight, perform the move to change direction and allow the pass inside to midfield or strikers.


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1v1 Face To Face Homework Sheets Scissors Step Over Side Step Inside Outside Sole Drag


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The Move:

The Move:

The player fakes to pass the ball with the outside of the foot but steps around the ball with the same foot and takes the ball away with the outside of the opposite foot.

The player fakes to pass the ball with the outside of the foot but steps around the ball with the same foot and takes the ball away with the outside of the opposite foot.

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Step around the ball in a low tight circle. Keep low and exaggerate upper body movement to further deceive defender. Take the ball away and past the opponent using the outside of the opposite foot.


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Step around the ball in a low tight circle. Keep low and exaggerate upper body movement to further deceive defender. Take the ball away and past the opponent using the outside of the opposite foot.


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Skills Practice 1: • In practice 1 dribble forward to the centre markers and perform the right go left scissors move then drive to the opposite marker. • In practice 2 perform the left go right move.

Skills Practice 1: • In practice 1 dribble forward to the centre markers and perform the right go left scissors move then drive to the opposite marker. • In practice 2 perform the left go right move.

• Progression:Try double scissors at centre markers.

• Progression:Try double scissors at centre markers.

Skills Practice 2: • Drive towards first marker at a slight angle and perform the right go left scissors. • Drive forward to the next marker and perform the left go right scissors. Continue forward run to the opposite marker. • After a few practices speed up the moves. • Try double scissors at each marker.

Skills Practice 2: • Drive towards first marker at a slight angle and perform the right go left scissors. • Drive forward to the next marker and perform the left go right scissors. Continue forward run to the opposite marker. • After a few practices speed up the moves. • Try double scissors at each marker.





STRIKER – When attacking in or around the box try beating opponents by using the left or right foot scissors move to create a shooting opportunity.

STRIKER – When attacking in or around the box try beating opponents by using the left or right foot scissors move to create a shooting opportunity.

MIDFIELDER – Options for a midfielder when driving forward is to perform the single or double scissors to create space for a pass into strikers or wide attacking players.

MIDFIELDER – Options for a midfielder when driving forward is to perform the single or double scissors to create space for a pass into strikers or wide attacking players.

DEFENDER – When moving forward out of defence and facing an opponent. Using the left or right scissors move would create space for setting up a forward pass.

DEFENDER – When moving forward out of defence and facing an opponent. Using the left or right scissors move would create space for setting up a forward pass.


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The Move:

The Move:

The player exaggerates the move by faking to strike the ball but instead steps over and around the ball. The player then takes the ball quickly away in the opposite direction using the outside of the step over foot.

The player exaggerates the move by faking to strike the ball but instead steps over and around the ball. The player then takes the ball quickly away in the opposite direction using the outside of the step over foot.

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Exaggerate fake strike or pass when stepping around the ball. Use good upper body movement to unbalance opponent. Keep the foot low when stepping around the ball. Perform the move quickly then accelerate away. Communicate with team-mate as though to pass the ball as this will confuse opponent.


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Exaggerate fake strike or pass when stepping around the ball. Use good upper body movement to unbalance opponent. Keep the foot low when stepping around the ball. Perform the move quickly then accelerate away. Communicate with team-mate as though to pass the ball as this will confuse opponent.


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1v1 Face to Face

1v1 Face to Face

Step Over

Step Over

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Skills Practice 1: • The player performs the Right Foot move on reaching the centre marker. After beating the marker the player dribbles to the opposite side. • Repeat the practice using the Left Foot Torres move.

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Skills Practice 1: • The player performs the Right Foot move on reaching the centre marker. After beating the marker the player dribbles to the opposite side. • Repeat the practice using the Left Foot Torres move.

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Skills Practice 2: • The player drives forward and performs the Right Foot Step Over move at the first marker. • Immediately after the move the player then quickly executes the Left Foot Step Over at the next marker and dribbles to the opposite side. • Treat markers as defenders therefore consideration must be given to distance and timing of the move.

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Skills Practice 2: • The player drives forward and performs the Right Foot Step Over move at the first marker. • Immediately after the move the player then quickly executes the Left Foot Step Over at the next marker and dribbles to the opposite side. • Treat markers as defenders therefore consideration must be given to distance and timing of the move.

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STRIKER – When in or around the box and confronted with a defender face to face quickly using the step over move will create space to either go past a defender or a finish on goal. The move can also be used when the striker has back to goal.

STRIKER – When in or around the box and confronted with a defender face to face quickly using the step over move will create space to either go past a defender or a finish on goal. The move can also be used when the striker has back to goal.

MIDFIELDER – When attacking at an angle from a wide area and being faced with an opponent. A quickly executed step over move will allow players to create space for a penetrating pass, a crossing opportunity or a shot at goal.

MIDFIELDER – When attacking at an angle from a wide area and being faced with an opponent. A quickly executed step over move will allow players to create space for a penetrating pass, a crossing opportunity or a shot at goal.

DEFENDER – When being faced with an opponent in a defending area performing the step over will briefly allow the player space and time. This allows the player to set up a forward pass into midfielder/strikers or winger thus setting up an attacking phase from a defensive situation.

DEFENDER – When being faced with an opponent in a defending area performing the step over will briefly allow the player space and time. This allows the player to set up a forward pass into midfielder/strikers or winger thus setting up an attacking phase from a defensive situation.


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The Move:

The Move:

The player fakes to pass the ball with the outside of the foot but instead steps behind the ball and takes it in the opposite direction with the outside of the other foot.

The player fakes to pass the ball with the outside of the foot but instead steps behind the ball and takes it in the opposite direction with the outside of the other foot.

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Use eyes and communication to disguise the pass. Exaggerate upper body movement to deceive and unbalance the opponent. Short step behind the ball is all that is required.


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Use eyes and communication to disguise the pass. Exaggerate upper body movement to deceive and unbalance the opponent. Short step behind the ball is all that is required.


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Skills Practice 1: • Players work moving forward in between the 2 markers practicing the side step move. • Step right – go left. • Step left – go right. • See how many moves you can perform and try to beat your record.

Skills Practice 1: • Players work moving forward in between the 2 markers practicing the side step move. • Step right – go left. • Step left – go right. • See how many moves you can perform and try to beat your record.

Skills Practice 2: • Dribble forward to the markers and perform the left go right side step then drive forward to the opposite marker. • Repeat exercise, this time performing the right go left move.

Skills Practice 2: • Dribble forward to the markers and perform the left go right side step then drive forward to the opposite marker. • Repeat exercise, this time performing the right go left move.

• Progression – try double side step. • Step right – left – right. • Step left – right – left.

• Progression – try double side step. • Step right – left – right. • Step left – right – left.

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STRIKER – When in or around the box and confronted with a defender face to face, using a quick side step move will allow you to create space to have a shot at goal.

STRIKER – When in or around the box and confronted with a defender face to face, using a quick side step move will allow you to create space to have a shot at goal.

MIDFIELDER – When attacking at an angle from a wide midfield position and being faced with an opponent, a quick side step move will allow you to create space for a penetrating pass, a cross or shot at goal.

MIDFIELDER – When attacking at an angle from a wide midfield position and being faced with an opponent, a quick side step move will allow you to create space for a penetrating pass, a cross or shot at goal.

DEFENDER – When being faced by an opponent in a defending area, performing a quick side step move will allow you space to set up a forward pass into a midfielder/striker or winger enabling you to set up an attack from a defensive situation.

DEFENDER – When being faced by an opponent in a defending area, performing a quick side step move will allow you space to set up a forward pass into a midfielder/striker or winger enabling you to set up an attack from a defensive situation.


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The Move:

The Move:

The Player lightly touches the ball inside with the inside of the foot and then quickly takes the ball away with the outside of the same foot.

The Player lightly touches the ball inside with the inside of the foot and then quickly takes the ball away with the outside of the same foot.

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Players must accelerate out of the move. A slight lunge to the side using upper body movement when performing the first part of the move will deceive the opponent. This move can be used from a stationary position.


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Players must accelerate out of the move. A slight lunge to the side using upper body movement when performing the first part of the move will deceive the opponent. This move can be used from a stationary position.


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Skills Practice 1: • The player lightly touches the ball inside with the inside of the right foot and quickly take the ball away with the outside of the same foot. • The player then drives forward to the end marker and repeats the practice going down the other side. • Repeat the practice going in the opposite direction using the left foot move.

Skills Practice 1: • The player lightly touches the ball inside with the inside of the right foot and quickly take the ball away with the outside of the same foot. • The player then drives forward to the end marker and repeats the practice going down the other side. • Repeat the practice going in the opposite direction using the left foot move.

Skills Practice 2: • The player moves through the practice performing the move using both the left and right foot. • Quality and speed need to be addressed in this practice.

Skills Practice 2: • The player moves through the practice performing the move using both the left and right foot. • Quality and speed need to be addressed in this practice.





STRIKER – When receiving the ball in and around opponents penalty area and being faced by a defender, performing the inside outside move will create space for an opportunity to have a shot at goal.

STRIKER – When receiving the ball in and around opponents penalty area and being faced by a defender, performing the inside outside move will create space for an opportunity to have a shot at goal.

MIDFIELDER – When coming in from a wide area and being faced with a defender, performing the inside outside move will create space for a forward pass into strikers or to continue the attacking phase.

MIDFIELDER – When coming in from a wide area and being faced with a defender, performing the inside outside move will create space for a forward pass into strikers or to continue the attacking phase.

DEFENDER – When being faced with a 1v1 in a defensive situation quickly performing the move will create space for a forward pass into midfield or strikers.

DEFENDER – When being faced with a 1v1 in a defensive situation quickly performing the move will create space for a forward pass into midfield or strikers.


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The Move:

The Move:

The player drives forward and when being confronted by an opponent the player quickly drags the ball across the body with the sole of the one foot and then takes the ball forward and past the opponent using the opposite foot.

The player drives forward and when being confronted by an opponent the player quickly drags the ball across the body with the sole of the one foot and then takes the ball forward and past the opponent using the opposite foot.

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Drag the ball quickly across the body. Accelerate out of the move. Attack opponent at a slight angle as this will create more space when executing the move. Timing of the move - being aware of distance when performing the move (not too early - not too late).


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1v1 Face to Face

Sole Drag

Skills Practice 1: • Practice the move in between the two markers. • Drag the ball across the body with the sole of the right foot and stop the ball with the left foot. • After reaching the end marker reverse the practice by dragging the ball across the body with the left foot and stopping it with the right foot. • Try and get 3 or 4 moves completed in between the grid. • Extension - Try the same exercise without stopping the ball this time. Skills Practice 2: • Practice the right and left foot Fabregas move going forward through the circuit. • Try and perform this exercise keeping the same distance each time. This will allow each player to time their practice and monitor the progress being made.


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Sole of the Right Foot

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Skills Practice 1: • Practice the move in between the two markers. • Drag the ball across the body with the sole of the right foot and stop the ball with the left foot. • After reaching the end marker reverse the practice by dragging the ball across the body with the left foot and stopping it with the right foot. • Try and get 3 or 4 moves completed in between the grid. • Extension - Try the same exercise without stopping the ball this time. Skills Practice 2: • Practice the right and left foot Fabregas move going forward through the circuit. • Try and perform this exercise keeping the same distance each time. This will allow each player to time their practice and monitor the progress being made.


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Sole of the Right Foot

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STRIKER – When a 1v1 situation arises in or around the peanalty box, performing the sole drag move will create space for the attacking player to have a strike on goal.

STRIKER – When a 1v1 situation arises in or around the peanalty box, performing the sole drag move will create space for the attacking player to have a strike on goal.

MIDFIELDER – Whether coming in from a wide angle or driving through a central midfield area, using the sole drag move when confronted face to face with an opponent will create space for the attacking phase to continue.

MIDFIELDER – Whether coming in from a wide angle or driving through a central midfield area, using the sole drag move when confronted face to face with an opponent will create space for the attacking phase to continue.

DEFENDER – When being faced by an opponent coming out of a defending area performing the sole drag early will create space for a pass into midfield or strikers.

DEFENDER – When being faced by an opponent coming out of a defending area performing the sole drag early will create space for a pass into midfield or strikers.


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The Move:

The Move:

After receiving the ball with back to goal and a defender close behind. The player fakes to strike the ball by raising the heel and turning knee and hips into the ball to exaggerate the move the player then takes the ball away to the side with the opposite foot.

After receiving the ball with back to goal and a defender close behind. The player fakes to strike the ball by raising the heel and turning knee and hips into the ball to exaggerate the move the player then takes the ball away to the side with the opposite foot.

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Exaggerate the move by turning hips and knee into the ball. Raise the heel as though going to strike or pass the ball. Good communication with team-mate when executing the move can deceive your opponent and assist in creating more space for the move to be successful.


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Exaggerate the move by turning hips and knee into the ball. Raise the heel as though going to strike or pass the ball. Good communication with team-mate when executing the move can deceive your opponent and assist in creating more space for the move to be successful.


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1v1 Back to Goal

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Heel Raise

Heel Raise

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Skills Practice 1: • The player practices the heel raise move by firstly performing a few Right Foot moves along and inbetween the markers. • The player then practices the Left Foot Heel Raise move going in the opposite direction.

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Skills Practice 1: • The player practices the heel raise move by firstly performing a few Right Foot moves along and inbetween the markers. • The player then practices the Left Foot Heel Raise move going in the opposite direction.

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Skills Practice 2: • The player dribbles through the gate and performs the right foot heel raise move and turns quickly to get back to starting point. • Reverse the practices using the left foot. • The player needs to clear the markers before turning quickly to return to the start. • Markers simulate opponent’s feet.

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Skills Practice 2: • The player dribbles through the gate and performs the right foot heel raise move and turns quickly to get back to starting point. • Reverse the practices using the left foot. • The player needs to clear the markers before turning quickly to return to the start. • Markers simulate opponent’s feet.

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STRIKER – When in or around the box with back to goal and a defender behind a quick execution of the move will create space for a finish on goal.

STRIKER – When in or around the box with back to goal and a defender behind a quick execution of the move will create space for a finish on goal.

MIDFIELDER – When receiving the ball in a midfield position with a defender behind performing the move will create space for a through pass into striker or a pass to a wide player.

MIDFIELDER – When receiving the ball in a midfield position with a defender behind performing the move will create space for a through pass into striker or a pass to a wide player.

DEFENDER – When in possession and running toward your own goal and being put under pressure by an opponent a quickly executed move will create space for a forward pass. Before performing the move a shout to the goalkeeper as though to pass back will off balance opponent and assist in the move being successful.

DEFENDER – When in possession and running toward your own goal and being put under pressure by an opponent a quickly executed move will create space for a forward pass. Before performing the move a shout to the goalkeeper as though to pass back will off balance opponent and assist in the move being successful.


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The Move:

The Move:

When the player receives the ball with their back to goal and with a defender marking tightly, this would be a good situation to perform the step over move. On receiving the ball the player fakes to strike or pass the ball to team-mate but steps over the ball and takes the ball away to the side and turns to create space to continue attacking phase.

When the player receives the ball with their back to goal and with a defender marking tightly, this would be a good situation to perform the step over move. On receiving the ball the player fakes to strike or pass the ball to team-mate but steps over the ball and takes the ball away to the side and turns to create space to continue attacking phase.

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Step Over

Skills Practice 1: • Playe Playerr dribbles dribbles through through the gate gate and and performs performs the right right foot step over. • The player player then then turns turns quickly quickly and and drives drives through through the opposite gate and once more performs the same move and dribbles back to starting point. To repeat for Left Foot move, the second set of markers need to be moved to the left side of the first set of markers. Skills Practice 2: • Player dribbles through the first gate and performs the right foot step over. • The player player then then turns turns quickly quickly out out of the move move and and drives drives through the opposite gate and performs the left foot move and drives back to starting point. • This practi practice ce can be timed timed to to monitor monitor player’ player’s s progress progress and and speed.

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Skills Practice 1: • Playe Playerr dribbles dribbles throug through h the gate and perform performs s the right foot step over. • The player player then turns quickl quickly y and drives throu through gh the the opposite gate and once more performs the same move and dribbles back to starting point. To repeat for Left Foot move, the second set of markers need to be moved to the left side of the first set of markers.

Right Foot

Right Foot

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Skills Practice 2: • Player dribbles through the first gate and performs the right foot step over. • The player player then turns quickl quickly y out of the the move move and drives through the opposite gate and performs the left foot move and drives back to starting point. • This pract practice ice can be be timed timed to monito monitorr player’s player’s progres progress s and speed.

Left Foot

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Right Foot

Right Foot

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STRIKER – When the player receives the ball from a midfielder with their back to goal performing STRIKER – the right or left foot step over move will enable the player to create space for a strike at goal.

STRIKER – When the player receives the ball from a midfielder with their back to goal performing STRIKER – the right or left foot step over move will enable the player to create space for a strike at goal.

MIDFIELDER – When receiving MIDFIELDER – receiving the the ball in a midfield midfield position on with back back to goal goal and a defender defender close ose behind performing a quickly executed step over move will allow the player more space to pass ball wide or forward to team mates to continue the attacking phase.

MIDFIELDER – When receiving MIDFIELDER – receiving the the ball in a midfield position position with back back to goal and a defender defender close behind performing a quickly executed step over move will allow the player more space to pass ball wide or forward to team mates to continue the attacking phase.

DEFENDER – When being challenged from behind by an opponent in a defensive DEFENDER – defensive area near the bye line, performing the move will create space and allow the player to drive up the line and start a new attack.

DEFENDER – When being challenged from DEFENDER – from behind by an opponent in a defensive defensive area near the bye line, performing the move will create space and allow the player to drive up the line and start a new attack.


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Homework Sheet

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The Move:

The Move:

Player receiving the ball has their back to goal with a defender close behind. On receiving the ball the player turns side on and drags the ball away to the side with the sole of the foot nearest to the defender. Players need to check over the shoulder and push away from the defender to create space before performing the move.

Player receiving the ball has their back to goal with a defender close behind. On receiving the ball the player turns side on and drags the ball away to the side with the sole of the foot nearest to the defender. Players need to check over the shoulder and push away from the defender to create space before performing the move.

Coaching Points:

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Timing Timi ng of th the e mov move. e. Check shoul shoulder der before before recei receiving ving the ball. ball. Pull away from defen defender der to create create space for executing the move. Drag Dra g back back has to be be quick quick and posit positive ive.. Turn quickl quickly y and accel accelerate erate out of of the move.


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Timing Timi ng of th the e mov move. e. Check shoul shoulder der before receiv receiving ing the the ball. ball. Pulll away from Pul from defe defende nderr to create create spac space e for executing the move. Drag Dra g back back has to to be quick quick and and posit positive ive.. Turn quick quickly ly and and accelerate accelerate out of of the move.


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Homework Sheet

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1v1 Back to Goal

1v1 Back to Goal

Drag & Turn

Skills Practice 1: • Stand side on to the marke markers rs and use use the right right foot foot Sole Sole Drag and Turn move to clear the markers. Use the foot nearest to the markers. • Turn quickl quickly y and dribbl dribble e round round to opposit opposite e markers. markers. • Repea Repeatt practice practice going going in opposite opposite direct direction ion using using the left left foot sole drag and turn move.

Drag & Turn

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Skills Practice 1: • Stan Stand d side on on to the the markers markers and use use the right right foot foot Sole Sole Drag and Turn move to clear the markers. Use the foot nearest to the markers. • Turn quickl quickly y and dribbl dribble e round round to opposi opposite te markers. markers. • Repea Repeatt practice practice going going in opposite opposite direct direction ion using using the left left foot sole drag and turn move.

Right Foot

SCOTTISH FA

East Region

Right Foot

Right Foot

Skills Practice 2: • Stand side on at first first marker marker and perfo perform rm the right foot foot move. • Dribble forward and perform perform the left left foot foot move move at the next next marker. • Dribbl Dribble e across across and perfo perform rm the the right right foot foot move. move. • Dribbl Dribble e forward forward to last last marker marker and and then perfor perform m the left left foot move.

Right Foot

Right Foot

Right Foot

Left Foot

Skills Practice 2: • Stan Stand d side on on at first first marker marker and and perform perform the right foot move. • Drib Dribble ble forward forward and and perform perform the the left foot foot move move at the next next marker. • Dribb Dribble le across across and and perform perform the the right right foot foot move. move. • Dribb Dribble le forward forward to last marker marker and and then then perform perform the left left foot move.

Left Foot

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STRIKER – On receiving the ball with your back to goal and remembering the key points this move STRIKER – can be very successful in and around the goal area.

STRIKER – On receiving the ball with your back to goal and remembering the key points this move STRIKER – can be very successful in and around the goal area.

MIDFIELDER – When receiving the ball ball in a midfield area with with a defender close behind behind a quick execution of the move will create space to continue the attacking phase.

MIDFIELDER – When receiving the ball in a midfield area with MIDFIELDER – with a defender close behind behind a quick execution of the move will create space to continue the attacking phase.

DEFENDER – When receiving the ball and facing towards your DEFENDER – your own goal and an opponent close close behind a quick positive and well timed move will create space and eliminate a dangerous situation.

DEFENDER – When receiving the ball DEFENDER – ball and facing towards your your own goal and an opponent close close behind a quick positive and well timed move will create space and eliminate a dangerous situation.


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The Move:

The Move:

This move is particularly appropriate for strikers after receiving a pass with their back to goal with a defender behind them. The player should fake to kick the ball but cut the ball behind the standing leg with the inside of the kicking foot. The player then turns quickly to change direction and takes the ball away using the outside of the opposite foot.

This move is particularly appropriate for strikers after receiving a pass with their back to goal with a defender behind them. The player should fake to kick the ball but cut the ball behind the standing leg with the inside of the kicking foot. The player then turns quickly to change direction and takes the ball away using the outside of the opposite foot.

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Coaching Points:

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Create disguise by using eyes and communication to other players. Exaggerate the fake to kick. The drag back foot is always furthest from the opponent. After cutting the ball behind, change pace quickly.


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Create disguise by using eyes and communication to other players. Exaggerate the fake to kick. The drag back foot is always furthest from the opponent. After cutting the ball behind, change pace quickly.


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East Region

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East Region

Skills Practice 1: • Dribble forward and perform the right foot move in between the two markers. • After the move dribble back and perform the same move in between the next two markers. • Stop the ball initially when practicing then practice the move without stopping the ball.

Skills Practice 1: • Dribble forward and perform the right foot move in between the two markers. • After the move dribble back and perform the same move in between the next two markers. • Stop the ball initially when practicing then practice the move without stopping the ball.

Skills Practice 2: • For skill practice 2 follow the above instructions but this time using the left foot move.

Skills Practice 2: • For skill practice 2 follow the above instructions but this time using the left foot move.





STRIKER – When the player receives the ball from midfield with their back to goal, performing the right or left fake kick and turn move will enable the player to create space for a strike at goal.

STRIKER – When the player receives the ball from midfield with their back to goal, performing the right or left fake kick and turn move will enable the player to create space for a strike at goal.

MIDFIELDER – When driving across midfield and being tracked by an opponent the move can be used to create space to switch play or pass the ball to a striker.

MIDFIELDER – When driving across midfield and being tracked by an opponent the move can be used to create space to switch play or pass the ball to a striker.

DEFENDER – When in a wide area and running back towards your own goal, under pressure from opponent the fake kick and turn is an ideal move to create space and give the player time to start a new attack.

DEFENDER – When in a wide area and running back towards your own goal, under pressure from opponent the fake kick and turn is an ideal move to create space and give the player time to start a new attack.


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Fast Feet Skill Circuit Card Sole Foot Drag Back Inside/Outside Through Standing Leg Scissors


Fast Feet Skills Circuit




SCOTTISH FA

SCOTTISH FA

East Region

East Region

Sole Foot

Drag Back

Inside/Outside

Sole Foot

Drag Back

Inside/Outside

1v1 Face to Face

1v1 Diagonal Attack

1v1 Face to Face

1v1 Face to Face

1v1 Diagonal Attack

1v1 Face to Face

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East Region

Through Standing Leg

Scissors

Through Standing Leg

Scissors

1v1 Diagonal Attack

1v1 Face to face

1v1 Diagonal Attack

1v1 Face to face






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