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1v1 Double Stopover + Power Shot
Dribble towards the defender and perform two stopovers with your left and right foot, touch past the defender and shoot the ball with power into the top corner.
Steps
- 1Place one cone 18 yards away from the center of the goal.
- 2Dribble towards the defender.
- 3Perform two stopovers, one with your left foot and one with your right.
- 4Touch the ball past the defender.
- 5Shoot the ball with power into the top corner.
Equipment
- Soccer ball
- 1 cone
- Goal
- A partner to act as the defender
Coaching points
- Keep each stopover quick and light, close to the ball
- Stay balanced with your head up between moves
- Explode past the defender with your touch
- Lock your ankle and drive through the ball toward the top corner
Common mistakes
- Stepping over too slowly, so the defender is not fooled
- Pushing the ball too far past the defender
- Leaning back so the shot goes over the goal
Variations
- Choose a cut instead of a touch past the defender
- Add a goalkeeper and a 3-second shot clock
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