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Receiving under pressure – improve first touch
- 12 min
- 6–12 players
- 9v9
- 11v11
- Technique & Skills
A drill that replicates receiving the ball while an opponent closes you down. Control the ball and move it into space before passing to one of the side players. Add competition with a point for each completed pass and for a tackle won. Source: TF-Academy.
What the coach should look for
- Scan over your shoulder before the ball arrives.
- Receive with the foot furthest from the defender.
- The first touch is the first step of the next action.
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