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1v1 Fake Shot + Corner Pass

Dribble towards the defender, fake the shot, and pass it into the corner of the goal with your opposite foot.

Steps

  1. 1Place one cone 18 yards away from the middle of the goal.
  2. 2Dribble towards the defender.
  3. 3Fake the shot.
  4. 4Pass the ball into the corner of the goal with your opposite foot.

Equipment

  • Soccer ball
  • 1 cone
  • Goal
  • A partner to act as the defender

Coaching points

  • Sell the fake with a full shooting motion
  • Plant your foot beside the ball and keep your eyes up to find the corner
  • Use your opposite foot to place the pass rather than blast it
  • Aim for accuracy into the corner over power

Common mistakes

  • A weak fake that the defender ignores
  • Looking at the corner too early and giving away the pass
  • Aiming at the middle of the goal instead of the corner

Variations

  • Alternate which foot fakes and which foot passes
  • Add a goalkeeper

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