Matthews Cut

Objective

Use a body-feint step-over to freeze a defender and cut inside.

Equipment

• Ball
• Cones

Instructions

1. 1

   Dribble toward a cone defender at medium pace.

2. 2

   Shape your body to go one way, then cut the ball sharply in the opposite direction with the outside of your foot.

3. 3

   Accelerate away immediately after the cut.

4. 4

   Do 8 reps each direction.

Coaching Points

• ✓ Sell the feint with your shoulders — lean convincingly before the cut.
• ✓ The cut must be sharp and low to the ground, not looping.
• ✓ Burst of speed after the cut is what makes it effective.

Variations

• → Perform against a live passive defender who reacts but does not tackle.
• → Chain into a cross or shot after the cut.