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Receiving & First TouchBall Control Under PressureTransitionIntermediateFoundationalU9-U10Focused Drill
Pass, Pressure & Escape
10-15 minutes Partner, Group 1 ball, 4 cones
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Goal
Execute a clean, directional first touch that beats the defender's angle and win the race to the opposite side.
Setup
Create two 'gates' using two cones each, spaced 3 yards apart. Place the gates 5 yards away from each other.
Drill Instructions
1. Player A passes firmly from their gate to Player B. 2. As the ball travels, Player A sprints to pressure one side of Player B's gate. 3. Player B must take a first touch away from the incoming pressure to the opposite side of the gate. 4. Player B rounds their cone and sprints with the ball to the starting gate before Player A can tag them. 5. Alternate the passer and the receiver.
Coach Tip
Keep your knees bent and stay on your toes; scan the defender's movement just before the ball reaches your feet.
Avoid
Stopping the ball dead under your feet, which allows the defender to trap you.
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Setup
Create two 'gates' using two cones each, spaced 3 yards apart. Place the gates 5 yards away from each other.
Drill Instructions
1. Player A passes firmly from their gate to Player B. 2. As the ball travels, Player A sprints to pressure one side of Player B's gate. 3. Player B must take a first touch away from the incoming pressure to the opposite side of the gate. 4. Player B rounds their cone and sprints with the ball to the starting gate before Player A can tag them. 5. Alternate the passer and the receiver.
Goal
Execute a clean, directional first touch that beats the defender's angle and win the race to the opposite side.
Coach Tip
Keep your knees bent and stay on your toes; scan the defender's movement just before the ball reaches your feet.
Avoid
Stopping the ball dead under your feet, which allows the defender to trap you.
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.