Shield-and-Spin Circle — Protect, Roll and Escape
Players receive inside a marked circle with light rear pressure, protect the ball and spin out through a free gate.
Improve body positioning, shielding and the spin away from pressure.
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Players
4
Duration
11 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs
Difficulty
Intermediate
Age group
U9–U17
Category
Dribbling
Type
Dribbling
Organization
Create two 8m circles with three exit gates. One attacker receives from a server while a passive defender applies rear pressure. Attacker shields, rolls away and exits.
Coaching Points
Get the body between defender and ball | Use the arm legally for balance | Feel the defender before turning | Roll into the free side | Accelerate after escape
Progressions
- Make the defender fully live after the first touch.
Regressions
- Remove the defender and use a mannequin reference.
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