U-Turn

The U-turn is a technical football skill used to create space and is difficult for defenders to stop.

It is an effective turning move in which the player uses the sole of the foot to drag the ball backwards and turn away from the defender.

Uitvoering U-Turn

How to Perform the U-Turn

Dribble towards the defender.

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Place your standing foot next to the ball and use the sole of your other foot to drag the ball backwards.

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Turn your body at the same time, using your body to shield the ball from the defender. Then dribble into the space you want to attack and accelerate immediately.

Tips

Coaching Tips

Practise with both feet.
Use the sole of your foot to control the ball and direct it into the space you want to move into.
As with any football skill: practise, practise, practise!

Deze versie is bewust geschreven in de stijl van een praktisch football coaching manual: kort, direct en met termen als standing foot, sole of the foot, shield the ball, defender, attack space en accelerate.