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Deny the Turn

Get tight and deny the turn. As the ball arrives, be on his shoulder, goalside and touch-tight, so he cannot turn and has to play back.

Live animationDEF
Duration
6 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
40 × 26 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

A striker receives with his back to goal and the defender denies the turn. Emphasise the right distance as the ball travels, getting touch-tight on contact, staying goalside, and forcing the ball back without diving in. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Close the distance as the ball travels
  • Get touch-tight as it arrives
  • Stay goalside, on his shoulder
  • Deny the turn, force him back
  • Do not dive in and let him spin

Common mistakes

  • Too far off, letting him turn
  • Diving in and getting spun
  • Not goalside, beaten inside
  • Ball-watching, losing contact

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • A tighter space (see the variant)
  • Nick it if he takes a heavy touch
  • A supporting runner for the striker

Regressions

  • A passive striker (see the variant)
  • More space to defend
  • Walk the positioning first
Audience
U9-U10

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