Soccer
Pressure-Escape First Touch
Touch away from pressure
8 min
3 x 6 each shoulder
Intermediate
Why this drill
train using first touch to escape a clearly visible pressure side.
Setup
Passive defender starts on one shoulder; server passes in.
How to perform it
- 1Scan pressure, receive away into safe gate, then pass/dribble out.
Key feel
Touch away from the pressure picture.
Success cue
First touch consistently exits to lower-pressure side.
Recommended reps
3 x 6 each shoulder
Progression
Increase defender activity.