Curated Action

Man-On Drill

Soccer

Man-On Drill is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

Reusable training actionVideo demonstration45 sec

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=JbOwpq_8CeM
AuthorYouTube creator

Man-On Drill

Stand 15-20 yards from the passer with a live defender on your back. Step into the defender, check toward the pass, listen for verbal cues ('Man on', 'Turn', 'Shoulder'), and execute the first touch to turn or shield under pressure.

Key points

  • Initiate contact and push off slightly to create separation before checking to the ball
  • Listen and react dynamically to partner's verbal instruction
  • Shield the ball with your frame and turn into open space away from defender's rush

Common mistakes

Waiting flat-footed for the ball to arrive without feeling the defender's pressure.

Sets: 4Hits: 10 hitsAttempts: 10 attemptsRest: 45 secEst. duration: 45 sec
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