Turn & Go

Objective

Practice turning with the ball under control and accelerating into space.

Equipment

• Ball
• Cones

Instructions

1. 1

   Place two cones 10 yards apart.

2. 2

   Dribble to the far cone, perform a 180° turn using the sole of the foot to drag the ball back.

3. 3

   Accelerate back to the start cone and repeat.

4. 4

   Do 5 reps with the right foot leading, then 5 with the left.

Coaching Points

• ✓ Plant the non-dominant foot beside the ball before turning.
• ✓ Use the sole to roll the ball — not a big kick around.
• ✓ Head up as soon as the turn is complete to find space.

Age Notes

Variations

• → Use a Cruyff turn instead of a sole roll.
• → Add a defender who applies light pressure from behind.