Soccer
Shield-and-Turn Under Pressure
Protect the ball and turn away from pressure
10 min
16 reps
Intermediate
Why this drill
improve body-ball relationship under clear pressure.
Setup
Partner gives light passive pressure.
Instructions
- 1Receive a pass back to goal with a defender closing from behind.
- 2Use your body as a shield, keeping the ball on the far foot.
- 3Feint one direction then spin away using a Cruyff turn or drag-back.
- 4Drive away into open space after the turn.
Key feel
Keeping the body between the ball and the defender at all times.
Success cue
Ball remains on safer side while athlete stays balanced.
Recommended reps
16 reps
Progression
Increase defender activity.
Common mistake
Turning into the defender instead of away from pressure.