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Turn and Shoot (Live Defender)

Turn a live defender and finish. Protect the ball, touch away from the pressure, turn quickly, and finish low before he recovers.

Live animationFIN
Duration
12 min
Total drill time
Players
4
Recommended
Pitch
44 × 36 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

A live defender contests the turn. The striker protects the ball, takes the first touch away, turns, and finishes. Emphasise feeling the defender, touching away from him, and a quick turn and finish. Turn both ways. Rotate.

Setup time: 2 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Feel where the defender is
  • First touch away from the pressure
  • Protect the ball as you turn
  • Turn quickly, head up
  • Finish low into the corner

Common mistakes

  • Heavy first touch, nicked by the defender
  • Turning into the pressure
  • Receiving flat and square
  • Snatching at the shot

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Defender fully aggressive
  • Two-touch: control-turn-shoot
  • Serve from varied angles

Regressions

  • Semi-active marker (the base drill)
  • A mannequin instead of a defender
  • A slower serve
Equipment
Cones×1
Full Goals×1
Markers×1
Audience
U11-U12

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