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Drag-Back to Escape

Escape the pressure with a drag-back. Drive at the block, drag the ball back sharply with the sole, turn, and accelerate out the other way.

Live animationDRI
Duration
6 min
Total drill time
Players
1
Recommended
Pitch
40 × 24 m
Setup space
Level
Beginner
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U6-U8
Any format

Setup & instructions

The player drives at a mannequin, drags the ball back to reverse, and escapes. Emphasise a clean sole contact to drag it back, a sharp turn away, and accelerating into space. Both feet, both directions. Rotate.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Get the sole on top of the ball
  • Drag it back sharply, keep it close
  • Turn away from the pressure
  • Accelerate out of the turn
  • Both feet over time

Common mistakes

  • Ball too far ahead to drag back cleanly
  • Slow turn, pressure recovers
  • Dragging it into your own feet
  • No acceleration out of the turn

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Live defender applying pressure (see the variant)
  • Drag-back then a forward pass
  • Drag-back into a different move

Regressions

  • Unopposed at a cone (see the variant)
  • Walk the move, then build speed
  • Bigger space to turn into
Equipment
Mannequins×1
Audience
U6-U8

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