Getting Free from the Opponent with a Preparatory Movement III

Pitch: Set-up as shown in the graphic, two cones form the dribbling gate for the midfielder.

Equipment: 4 cones, 1 goal, balls.

Players: One midfielder and one attacker, the goal is occupied by a goalkeeper.

• The midfielder dribbles through the two cones. On reaching the second cone, the midfielder passes to the team-mate.
• The attacker gets free with precise timing: making a running feint forward, then coming short towards the ball and taking the pass in an open body position.
• The attacker then finishes.

Variations:

• A defender is added, who after winning the ball may counter over the dashed line between the cones.
• A chasing defender applies pressure on the passer from the side or from behind.
• A second attacker and a second defender are added. The attackers now have to coordinate their runs with each other.