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Stop and Go vs a Defender

Settle a live man, then explode past. Drive at him, stop sharply to get him on his heels, then burst back to full pace past him to finish.

Live animationDRI
Duration
7 min
Total drill time
Players
2
Recommended
Pitch
44 × 30 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

As the base, but a live defender reacts. Emphasise a real change of pace to settle him, and an explosive burst before he recovers. Both sides. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Drive at real pace to commit him
  • Stop sharply to settle him
  • Read when he is on his heels
  • Explode past before he recovers
  • Keep it close through the stop

Common mistakes

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

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Add a keeper to the goal
  • Stop and go either side
  • Defender starts tighter

Regressions

  • Beat a mannequin (the base drill)
  • Passive defender
  • No defender, groove the pace change
Equipment
Goals×1
Audience
U9-U10

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