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Drag-Back vs a Defender

Draw him in, then escape. Invite the pressure, drag the ball back as the defender commits, and turn away to keep the ball.

Live animationDRI
Duration
6 min
Total drill time
Players
2
Recommended
Pitch
40 × 24 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

The player escapes a live defender with a drag-back. Emphasise inviting the pressure, timing the drag-back to when the defender commits, and turning away sharply. The defender presses honestly. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Invite the defender in
  • Drag it back as he commits
  • Sharp turn away from him
  • Protect the ball with your body
  • Accelerate into the space

Common mistakes

  • Dragging back too early, before he commits
  • Turn too slow, he recovers
  • Losing the ball in the turn
  • Turning into the defender

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Defender fully live and aggressive
  • Drag-back then play forward under pressure
  • Drag-back into a second move

Regressions

  • Mannequin instead of a live defender (the base drill)
  • Passive defender
  • Unopposed
Audience
U9-U10

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