Soccer
Defensive Body Orientation Shuffle
Maintain correct body angle while shifting laterally
8 min
6 x 20 yard shuffles
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Set two cones 20 yards apart representing the width of the channel.
- 2Side-shuffle between them keeping hips angled toward the ball side.
- 3Never let your feet cross or your shoulders turn square to the sideline.
- 4React to a coach's ball-fake by changing direction instantly.
What to focus on
Hips angled to see both the ball and the runner at once.
Common mistake
Turning shoulders fully square and losing sight of the attacker.