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Defending & Winning the BallReceiving & First TouchTransitionIntermediateFoundationalFocused Drill
Ball Recovery & Outlet Pass
10-15 min Group 1 ball, 8 cones, 2 mini goals
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Coach Carter
A short spoken walk-through of this drill.
Goal
Score by passing into a goal while keeping the ball away from the presser.
Setup
Create a 15x15 yard grid. Place two starting cones 3 yards apart on one sideline. Position two mini goals on the same side as the starting cones, one in each corner.
Drill Instructions
1. The coach rolls or bounces a ball into the grid. 2. Player A (Defender) starts at the closer cone and sprints to recover the ball. 3. Player B (Presser) starts at the farther cone and chases to apply pressure. 4. Player A must control the ball, turn and pass into either mini goal to 'find an outlet.'
Coach Tip
Get your body between the ball and the defender on your first touch to shield it effectively.
Avoid
Avoid turning blindly into the defender; keep your head up to see the pressure and the targets.
Adjust on the fly
Make it easier
Give the defender a 5-step head start or remove the presser to focus on the turn and pass accuracy.
Make it harder
Add a second presser or require the defender to use their weak foot for the outlet pass.
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Setup
Create a 15x15 yard grid. Place two starting cones 3 yards apart on one sideline. Position two mini goals on the same side as the starting cones, one in each corner.
Drill Instructions
1. The coach rolls or bounces a ball into the grid. 2. Player A (Defender) starts at the closer cone and sprints to recover the ball. 3. Player B (Presser) starts at the farther cone and chases to apply pressure. 4. Player A must control the ball, turn and pass into either mini goal to 'find an outlet.'
Goal
Score by passing into a goal while keeping the ball away from the presser.
Coach Tip
Get your body between the ball and the defender on your first touch to shield it effectively.
Avoid
Avoid turning blindly into the defender; keep your head up to see the pressure and the targets.
Adjust on the fly
Make it easier
Give the defender a 5-step head start or remove the presser to focus on the turn and pass accuracy.
Make it harder
Add a second presser or require the defender to use their weak foot for the outlet pass.
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Listen to your Coach
Coach Carter
A short spoken walk-through of this drill.
Ready to train?
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AI Coach feedback
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