Close Control and Dribbling Under Pressure
Discipline 6: Technical Fundamentals — Lesson 8 of 12
Lecturer: Callan Bruce
A big first touch under pressure is an invitation to be tackled. This session covers keeping the ball close under real pressure, shielding before attempting to beat a defender, and scanning for the next pass before committing to a dribble.
The three rules
1. Keep the ball close every stride.
2. Shield before you try to beat someone.
3. Scan before you commit to a dribble.
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