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Deny the Turn (Passive)

Groove the position to deny the turn. Set your distance and body position as the ball arrives, stay goalside, and force the striker back.

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

Setup & instructions

As the base, but a passive striker at half pace. Emphasise the distance as the ball travels, getting touch-tight, and staying goalside. Keep it slow and technical. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Judge the distance as it travels
  • Get touch-tight as it arrives
  • Stay goalside, on his shoulder
  • Deny the turn, force him back
  • Balanced, do not lunge

Common mistakes

  • Too far off
  • Not goalside
  • Losing contact with the striker
  • Lunging in

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • A live striker fighting to turn (the base drill)
  • A tighter space
  • Nick it on a heavy touch

Regressions

  • A static striker for the picture
  • More space
  • Walk the positioning
Audience
U9-U10

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