How to Make Defenders Fall for Your Moves

Do you try pulling a fancy move to beat your defender, only to lose control of the ball? Do you dribble into turnovers while trying to decide the best way to win your matchup? You don't need a massive arsenal of moves to beat defenders 1v1 - you just need to execute a few core skills exceptionally well by learning how to sell the fake. Today we break down a complete skill combination drill that teaches you how to use your eyes, shoulders, and body language to freeze defenders, create space for yourself, and finish give-and-go plays with confidence. Timestamps: 00:00 - How well do you manipulate defenders on the field? 00:35 - Building change of direction confidence 02:10 - How to deal with a covering defender 04:11 - When to slow down your run on a give-and-go 05:15 - How an off target pass affects your teammate's speed 06:45 - How to make your fake pass more believable 09:30 - How to use the ball's momentum for a powerful redirect 12:30 - When you should have your head up & down on the field 14:45 - Why looking at your teammate helps you time your run In This Video You'll Learn: Core Change of Direction Moves - Build reps with cuts, lateral shifts, and more that you can use anywhere on the field to create space. Timing Skills - Pull your skill at the correct distance. Too early and you don't gain an advantage, too late and you'll run into your defender. Be Deceptive With Your Eyes - Using your eyes for misdirection separates the good players from great. Make your defender believe you're about to play into open space by looking that way - then change direction once they're off balance. Reading Your Teammate - Timing a give-and-go doesn't happen on accident. Giving your teammate an accurate pass lets them play back to you quickly. If they have to take a touch because your pass was off target, you better adjust your run accordingly! What to Watch Next: Building confidence in all parts of your game is key to becoming a well rounded player. Train your brain with this session:    • Why Some Players Always Seem to Have More ...   #soccerdrills #soccercoaching #powerhousesoccer #SteviParker #soccertraining