Control and turning — Football Drill

First touch, Passing, Dribbling

The central player moves towards the passer, takes the control with the first touch and turns 180 degrees. Passes with the second or third touch in the opposite direction to the target player.

Quality Factors

The first touch takes the ball directly in the direction of the turn. Glance over the shoulder before the control. Move towards the ball, turn and accelerate in one fluent movement.

Key Questions

• Did you check over your shoulder — what did you see?
• Does the control and turn happen in one touch?
• Can the defender predict your turning direction?

Training Info

• 3-12 players
• Age Group: U10+

Control and turning is a football drill on TacticsBoard. Category: First touch, Passing, Dribbling. Age group: U10+. Browse more football drills or create your own for free.

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