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American Fake
10 min
Soccer Exercise

American Fake

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
  • Training Set Progression
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players

Setup

Set up a coaching area suitable to the number of players. The 18-yard box could also be used

Procedure

The player dribbles forwards with the ball, stops then drags the ball behind his standing foot with the sole of his foot. He then turns his ankle inwards so that the ball is covered by the ball and passes the ball with the instep in the opposite direction (backwards). If the player completes this skill with his right foot, then he turns round his left standing foot.

Tip

4 cones, - The upper body should be leant slightly forward at the start of the exercise and should be straightened somewhat when controlling and dragging back the ball. \n- Don

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Ball control Feinting/trick dribbling

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement with ball

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Flexibility

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
10 min
Training Set
Progression
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players
Form of Training
Individual training Group training
Exercise level
Easy Intermediate Difficult
Training Location
Pitch Indoor