Cushion Touch & Attacking Space

Description

The player plays a bounce pass with the coach before opening their body to receive the ball. The player takes a cushion touch, using their second touch to break through the line of the poles to a goal scoring scenario.

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Progression

Player receives the ball on the other side of the poles, taking their second touch through the poles and getting a shot on goal on the turn.

Key Coaching Points

Cushion Touch - as the touch is taken, get the receiving foot back on the floor as quick as possible, relaxing the foot, body shape set in the direction which the player wants to face.

Breaking the line - second touch to be explosive, knee and chest over the ball to drive into the space.

Details

Category:

Shooting

Reference:

CPCTAAS

Published On:

January 21, 2025

Updated On:

January 21, 2025