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Turning with the Ball - Back to Goal

This session is about the ability to move off a defender and create space to turn. In particular strikers who can do this effectively will create many more scoring opportunities. Teach players about how to be aware of the position of markers and come short with an angled run. The player making the pass needs to decide whether to pass into feet, if the defender has dropped off, or into space if tightly marked.


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Resources you will need to prepare this session

Detailed Coaching points on Turning with the Ball opens in new window

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Drill 55 "Go Then Show" opens in new window

Drill 60 "No Turn" opens in new window