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Step-Over to Beat a Defender

Beat the defender with a step-over. Sell the feint with the whole body, then push the ball the other way and explode past.

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, performs a step-over, and pushes past on the other side. Emphasise a convincing feint with the body, keeping the ball close, and an explosive change of direction and pace. Both feet, both directions. Rotate.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Approach at a controllable speed
  • Sell the feint with the whole body
  • Keep the ball close through the move
  • Push it into space the other way
  • Explode past after the move

Common mistakes

  • Feint too small to be convincing
  • Ball too far from the feet
  • No change of pace after the move
  • Only practising the strong side

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Live defender who reacts (see the variant)
  • Double step-over
  • Step-over then finish at a goal

Regressions

  • Unopposed through a gate (see the variant)
  • Walk the move, then build speed
  • Cones instead of a mannequin
Equipment
Mannequins×1
Audience
U6-U8

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