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Body Feint
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Body Feint

  • Age U6 - U13
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

  • 2 starting cones
  • 2 mini goals
  • 4 cones
  • Divide into 2 evenly sized groups

Procedure

On command, the first players dribble towards the first cone and perform a feint (step-over or scissors), i.e., fake to the left and use the outside of the right foot to move the ball past the cone.

Then, the players dribble to the second cone and perform another feint. This time, they fake to the right side and dribble past the cone using the outside of the left foot.

The drill ends with a pass into the mini goal.

Tip

Coaching Points

  • Proper body and weight shift onto the standing leg
  • Initiate the body feint in time and break eye contact with the ball
  • Fast change of direction, clear short acceleration, close ball control

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Shot technique/shooting

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Individual training Group training Team training
Exercise level
Easy