Exercise 2. Footwork – Practicing Steps with a High-quality LFT Position
Theme: Footwork
Category: Technique training
Objectives: Improve Leg, Feet and Torso quality (LFT) of inside step and crossover step in the frontal defending position.
Procedure
Task
- Move sideways in both directions (coach or a player decide direction)
- Practise inside step
- Practise crossover step
- Practise combination of inside and crossover step
Testing
Let the player test different LFT positions to feel the differences of each position:
- On your toes
- Wide leg position + parallel stance
- Wide leg position + angled stance
Practicing
Practicing good LFT quality and finding your optimal defending position.
Variations
Repeat the same exercise in:
- The side-on defending position by working in the longitudinal direction
- The slanted defending position by working in the slanted (45 degree) direction
Organisation
- 6-8m between the cones
Coaching Points
Good LFT quality (working conditions):
- Leg width
- Feet position
- Torso Position
- Technical execution
Commence at a slow pace and place more emphasis on technique over speed. Gradually increase the pace.
More excercises
1. Position
Testing and Practising Defending Positions
2. Footwork
Practicing Steps with a High-quality LFT Position
3. 1v1
Against Right Facing Attacker 20m From Goal
4. Marking
Marking During a Throw-in in your own half.
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