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Elastico to Beat a Defender

Sell the outside push, then snap it back and go. Push it out to fix the defender, whip it back inside in one motion, and drive past on the other side to finish.

Live animationDRI
Duration
7 min
Total drill time
Players
1
Recommended
Pitch
44 × 30 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

Drive at the defender, push the ball out with the outside of the foot, then snap it back with the inside of the same foot and drive past to finish. Emphasise the speed of the two-part flick and the change of direction. Both feet. Rotate through.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Push it out with the outside foot to sell it
  • Snap it back with the inside at once
  • One fast motion, same foot
  • Explode past on the other side
  • Keep it close through the flick

Common mistakes

  • The flick too slow, no deception
  • Touch too big, ball running away
  • No change of pace out of it
  • Using two feet instead of one

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Beat a live defender (see the variant)
  • Add a keeper to the goal
  • Elastico then a real pass or shot

Regressions

  • No defender, groove the move (see the variant)
  • Walk the flick first
  • Bigger target
Equipment
Goals×1
Mannequins×1
Audience
U9-U10

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