Using Disguise
To escape pressure in the defensive 3rd by disguising your intentions. The practice paints the picture of receiving from a goalkeeper, and how passing in combination or dribbling can progress the ball.
Objective
To escape pressure in the defensive 3rd by disguising your intentions. The practice paints the picture of receiving from a goalkeeper, and how passing in combination or dribbling can progress the ball.
Coaching points
• Slow into a move, fast out. Acceleration and explosive play. • Think forward 1st, not back. • When face-to-face, make the defender back-peddle. • Look for the space to exploit. • Lots of disguise on everything you do.
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