how to build up strength in defending pushes by defenders while running

[Rickster]

tis is one big problem bout my dribblin. wen im down the flanks or wen the defender is inside n i dribble he kinda pushes me more outside so he has shorter distance to the ball while i hav a longer distance to get the ball n eventually gets the ball. so i wana know how to be strong while running so i can push him off balance or push him away while running fast n get my ball.

[Dizzee Wahil]

I'm not exactly sure if this helps, but one thing I learnt from a coach a while back really stuck with me. It was during a 1-on-1 drill.

When ppl initially beat a man 1-on-1, they often continue dribbling but they've always been forced at least a little wider. The best thing you can do is try and get back infront of the defender. I think a lot of ppl dont do it, because they are scared of getting chopped (you know that feeling where some1 is steaming behind u! :evil: ). But really, if you get in front of them, its pretty much impossible for them to get the ball back, without bringing you down of course.

Something to think about.

[Rickster]

so u meant try to cut into the defender's path? but then like wen u push the ball forward n accelerate he is already startin to push u further away

[Rema]

so u meant try to cut into the defender's path? but then like wen u push the ball forward n accelerate he is already startin to push u further away

Dizzee made a great point, and that cut back into the defenders path is basically finishing off the 1v1 move i'd say.

So, with this situation:

You're going 1v1 with a defender. You take a lunge with your left foot and accelerate past the defender to your right. AFTER you're passed the defender, it is essential that you cut back infront of the defender (in his/her path). It's SO important to finish off your 1v1 by cutting back because it leaves the defender with few options; 1) they have to run around you to get the ball and 2) they'll have to foul you or you'll get away. It's important to do this at speed and try not to push the ball to far to the side, more diagonally forward. You also don't want to push it too far away otherwise it gives the defender the chance to catch up before you cut infront of him/her.

[SaberWolf]

Look at the defender's shoulder. If the defender is running BESIDE you (which they usually do, run infront and to the side to force you out) then ALL you have to do is cut back towards the middle, its the LAST thing they ever expect, because you're basically crossing right BEHIND the defender, but there's nothing they can do because they're already running that one way.

But if they are FACING you, and not running with you, just you speed, because they can't run fast when they are facing you, then they will either turn and run with you, or you'll out run them.

[Rickster]

Dizzee made a great point, and that cut back into the defenders path is basically finishing off the 1v1 move i'd say.

So, with this situation:

You're going 1v1 with a defender. You take a lunge with your left foot and accelerate past the defender to your right. AFTER you're passed the defender, it is essential that you cut back infront of the defender (in his/her path). It's SO important to finish off your 1v1 by cutting back because it leaves the defender with few options; 1) they have to run around you to get the ball and 2) they'll have to foul you or you'll get away. It's important to do this at speed and try not to push the ball to far to the side, more diagonally forward. You also don't want to push it too far away otherwise it gives the defender the chance to catch up before you cut infront of him/her.

Rema i like your point. its gud stuf ill follow wat u sed next time.

ive watched the premiership many times where the striker is almost through on goal n theres no1 else in front of him excet the goalie n theres one defender catchin up wif the striker, the striker cuts infront of the defender's path. n i heard its gud from the commentators cos then the defender has to either make a 100% accurate sliding tackle or foul him n it will b a penalty.

i like yur point rema

[smithxi]

whoa good idea. it's perfect.