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Dribbling & Beating DefendersBall Control Under PressureIntermediateFoundationalWarm-UpFocused Drill
The Feint Slalom
5 minutes Solo, Partner, Group 1 soccer ball, 3 cones5.0(2 ratings)
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Goal
Execute a convincing body feint that displaces the 'defender' followed by a sharp burst of speed.
Setup
Place cones as shown in the illustration, about 5-8 yards apart.
Drill Instructions
1. Start at the first cone and dribble with close control toward the middle cones. 2. Just before reaching the middle cones, perform a body feint (drop shoulder). 3. Use the outside of your foot to explode away from the cone in the opposite direction at a 45 degree angle, then quickly round the side cone and dribble toward the top cone. 4. Repeat in the opposite direction, being sure to practice the feint in both directions (left and right).
Coach Tip
Sell the fake with your whole body, not just your feet—get your knee and shoulder low to the ground.
Avoid
Dribbling too fast to perform the move or standing too upright during the feint.
Adjust on the fly
Make it easier
Perform the move at a walking pace to master the footwork before adding speed.
Make it harder
Add a time limit for the circuit or replace the cones with a real defender who can shadow move.
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Setup
Place cones as shown in the illustration, about 5-8 yards apart.
Drill Instructions
1. Start at the first cone and dribble with close control toward the middle cones. 2. Just before reaching the middle cones, perform a body feint (drop shoulder). 3. Use the outside of your foot to explode away from the cone in the opposite direction at a 45 degree angle, then quickly round the side cone and dribble toward the top cone. 4. Repeat in the opposite direction, being sure to practice the feint in both directions (left and right).
Goal
Execute a convincing body feint that displaces the 'defender' followed by a sharp burst of speed.
Coach Tip
Sell the fake with your whole body, not just your feet—get your knee and shoulder low to the ground.
Avoid
Dribbling too fast to perform the move or standing too upright during the feint.
Adjust on the fly
Make it easier
Perform the move at a walking pace to master the footwork before adding speed.
Make it harder
Add a time limit for the circuit or replace the cones with a real defender who can shadow move.
Watch the Drill
Listen to your Coach
Coach Carter
A short spoken walk-through of this drill.
Ready to train?
Add this drill to your Active Drills to start tracking time and progress.
AI Coach feedback
Upload or record a clip of yourself on this drill and your AI coach will spot what's working and what to fix next.