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Hook Turn vs a Defender

Feel him, hook away, and protect it. Sense the pressure, hook the ball away from the defender, and shield it as you spin into space.

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 turns away from a live defender with a hook turn. Emphasise feeling the pressure, hooking away from it, and protecting the ball with the body. The defender marks honestly. Both feet. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Feel which side the pressure is
  • Hook away from the defender
  • Body between him and the ball
  • Tight, sharp turn
  • Accelerate away into space

Common mistakes

  • Turning into the defender
  • Not protecting the ball
  • Hook too soft or too loose
  • Losing it on the turn

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Defender fully live and tight
  • Hook turn then a real finish
  • Read the turn off his position

Regressions

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

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