Curated Action

Acceleration, Deceleration & Arm-Length Tag

Soccer

Acceleration, Deceleration & Arm-Length Tag is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

Reusable training actionVideo demonstration1 min 38 sec

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=LR9ifmPXGhI
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Acceleration, Deceleration & Arm-Length Tag

Pass the ball to the attacker, sprint 3-4 power steps forward to close distance rapidly, decelerate under balance at the reference cone, establish an arm-length distance, tag the attacker with an outstretched arm, and jog back.

Key points

  • Read the pressing cue: react to the attacker's first touch to calibrate closing speed
  • Accelerate explosively with 3-4 power steps, then chop steps to decelerate under total balance
  • Maintain body weight loaded on the front leg with chest facing the ball and keep active feet at arm's length

Common mistakes

Sprinting full speed without decelerating, flying past the attacker or lunging flat-footed.

Sets: 3Reps: 8 repsRest: 30 secEst. duration: 1 min 38 sec
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