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Roulette vs a Defender

Spin out of a live man's pressure. Drag it back, spin over the ball shielding him off, and come out the other side to drive away and finish.

Live animationDRI

Duration

7 min

Total drill time

Players

Recommended

Pitch

44 × 30 m

Setup space

Level

Advanced

Skill required

Intensity

High

Physical demand

Age band

U11-U12

Any format

Setup & instructions

As the base, but a live defender presses. Emphasise a quick spin, shielding the ball with the body, and exploding out the other side. Both directions. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

Drag it back as he engages
Spin quickly over the ball
Body between him and the ball
Keep it close through the spin
Explode out the other side

Common mistakes

Ball too far from the feet
Not shielding with the body
Spin too slow under pressure
No change of pace out of it

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

Add a keeper to the goal
Roulette then a pass or shot: read it
Defender starts tighter

Regressions

Escape a mannequin (the base drill)
Passive defender
No defender, groove the spin

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