Under pressure from bigger, quicker boys his first touch can drop into his feet or come square, facing his own goal — which lets the press win it or forces him backwards. Receiving on the half-turn, ready to play forward, is still inconsistent, especially on his weaker side.
Scan before the ball arrives; open the body to receive on the half-turn; first touch across into space, not into the feet; both feet, so either side is a first-touch option. Rondos and receiving drills with a defender on his back, and a ‘first touch must go forward or across’ rule.
Being logged — the specifics land after the next coach review.
Sessions are logged here as they happen — date, academy and what was drilled — with photo and video added as the shoots come in.
Where the problem — or the improvement — shows up in matches and tournaments will be linked here, with clips and photos.
Being logged — the specifics land after the next coach review.