Fake the Lob

Skills

Goalie Preliminary Moves, Shooting.

Purpose

When there is penalty pass outside the circle, players can fake a lob pass to deceive a defender, before lunging receiving a low pass near their feet.

Difficulty

Medium

Groups of

Balls/grp

Cones

Setup
Split into 3's of similar stature. Up to 3 groups can work each in each goal circle. Within groups choose attacker (A), defender (B), feeder (C).
Step 1
Simulate a penalty pass to (C) outside the goal circle. Attacker (A) signals the play which involves (A) 'faking' a lob.

You will need to design a secret way of communicating this, such as a number system for the play
Step 2
(C) make the defender think there will be a hold and lob pass by standing upright and holding the ball up higher

(C)'s pose will be similar to a goalies when shooting
Step 3
Defender (B) will react by shifting backwards ready for a high ball. Suddenly (A) performs a stop-dead and lunge towards (C) to receive the pass

(C) uses a bounce pass or similar low trajectory pass to make intercepting virtually impossible
Step 4
Optionally take the shot. Repeat 3 times; rotate roles and sub players-in.

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