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Stop and Go to Beat a Defender

Slow to freeze him, then explode past. Drive at pace, stop sharply to settle the defender, then burst back to full speed past him to finish.

Live animationDRI
Duration
7 min
Total drill time
Players
1
Recommended
Pitch
44 × 30 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U6-U8
Any format

Setup & instructions

Drive at the defender, decelerate sharply to freeze him, then explode back to pace and burst past to finish. Emphasise the big difference between the two speeds and keeping the ball close through the stop. Both sides. Rotate through.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Drive at real pace first
  • Decelerate sharply to freeze him
  • Get him to settle, then go
  • Explode back to full pace
  • Keep the ball close through the stop

Common mistakes

  • Not enough difference in the two speeds
  • Ball too far from the feet on the stop
  • Going before the defender settles
  • No real explosion out of it

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Beat a live defender (see the variant)
  • Add a keeper to the goal
  • Stop and go either side

Regressions

  • No defender, groove the pace change (see the variant)
  • Walk it first
  • Bigger target
Equipment
Goals×1
Mannequins×1
Audience
U6-U8

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