Football training: most basic change of direction! Simple and practical

Football training: most basic change of direction! Simple and practical

This technical move is suitable for one-on-one breakout defenders. It is simple and practical. The movement is not difficult and suitable for beginners. By shaking your body and changing direction, observe defender's position and suddenly throw ball under your feet to complete your escape.

Football training: most basic change of direction! Simple and practical
Step 1

Using one foot as a pivot, inside of other foot continuously pushes ball (the animation speed is deliberately slowed down), while body tilts and shakes with ball from side, creating illusion of an attack from right side of opponent, for next Step Step by step break through ball lays foundation.

Football training: most basic change of direction! Simple and practical
Step 2

When opponent has tricked center of gravity to right, quickly push ball into opponent's left side with outside of right foot and push ball forward to punch opponent.

Football training: most basic change of direction! Simple and practical
Step 3

Based on skillful use of this action, we can add another step on bike action, which can further confuse opponent and increase likelihood of a breakout success.

Football training: most basic change of direction! Simple and practical
Basic actions

Push ball with inside of ball-handling foot, then push ball hard with outside of ball-carrying foot when an opponent is following. Pay attention to pushing ball with inside of foot, supporting foot to jump to that side. Notice slope of upper body. After mastering upper body, wider swing, better. Shake center of defender's severity to increase deception action.

Football training: most basic change of direction! Simple and practical

The whole process requires consistent movement and smooth connection. This step places certain demands on strength of ball and feel of ball under your feet, so more practice is required to master it.

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June 02, 2023