Check Away, Check In — Receive Behind Pressure
The receiver first moves away from the ball, then checks sharply back into a free pocket to receive on the half-turn.
Improve double movement to lose a marker and receive behind immediate pressure.
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Players
4
Duration
11 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Mannequins
Difficulty
Intermediate
Age group
U10–U18
Category
Passing
Type
Passing & Receiving
Organization
Set a server, receiver and defender reference. Receiver starts close to pressure, checks away, then changes speed into a second cone pocket for the pass.
Coaching Points
Sell the first movement | Change speed on the check | Scan before coming back | Receive side-on if possible | Protect the first touch from rear pressure
Progressions
- Replace the mannequin with a live tracking defender.
Regressions
- Use a passive reference and a larger receiving pocket.
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