Soccer
Poke-Tackle Timing Reps
Win the ball cleanly with a well-timed poke tackle
10 min
20 reps
Intermediate
Why this drill
improve timing of low-risk ball challenge.
Setup
Attacker dribbles slowly in lane.
Instructions
- 1Approach an attacker dribbling in a straight line at controlled speed.
- 2Angle your run to show the attacker onto their weaker foot.
- 3Strike the ball with the front foot the instant it's out of the attacker's control.
- 4Recover immediately whether the tackle wins the ball or not.
Key feel
Striking the ball, not the attacker's legs, at the right moment.
Success cue
Challenge occurs from balanced position with clean recovery.
Recommended reps
20 reps
Progression
Increase attacker speed.
Common mistake
Lunging from too far away and missing the ball entirely.