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1v1 Cut + Shoot
Dribble at the defender make a cut and shoot the ball on frame.
Steps
- 1Place one cone 18 yards away from the middle of the goal.
- 2Dribble at the defender.
- 3Make a cut.
- 4Shoot the ball on frame.
Equipment
- Soccer ball
- 1 cone
- Goal
- A partner to act as the defender
Coaching points
- Keep the ball close as you approach the defender
- Make the cut sharp, pushing off your planted foot
- Open your hips toward the goal after the cut
- Keep your head steady and strike through the ball to hit the frame
Common mistakes
- Cutting too early, which gives the defender time to recover
- Taking too big a touch after the cut
- Leaning back and sending the shot over the goal
Variations
- Make the cut with your weaker foot
- Give yourself 5 seconds to shoot after the cut
Related drills
Keep training
Post your best juggling score each week, or train one-on-one with Ethan.