Outside Cut - Crossing - Change of Direction - 1v1 Moves for U8-U9

Tutorial

A defender coming in from the side can be surprised by turning in the direction the defender is coming from. The Outside Cut is a highly effective move suitable for the age group U8-U9 and up.

A gentle cut with the outside of the foot is all it takes to change the direction of the ball.

This move builds on:

• Take Outside Cut (Static Ball Control Drills for U8-U9).

See also:

• Take Outside Cut (Cones Dribbling Drills for U8-U9)
• Outside Cut Turn (Crossing Skills for U10-U11)
• Take Inside Cut (Static Ball Control Drills for U8-U9)
• Take Slap Cut (Static Ball Control Drills for U8-U9)

When starting with the right foot:

(Switch left and right below when starting with the left foot)

1. Dribble with the right foot.
2. Keep an eye on the defender coming from the side (left).
3. Close in on the ball.
4. Cut the ball with the outside of the left foot.
5. Take the ball and accelerate away from the defender.

Things to watch out for:

1. Cut with a firm touch on the side (bit to the back) of the ball. The cut needs some feeling. Too much cutting and the ball moves in the wrong direction and/or jumps away uncontrollably.
2. Cut the ball parallel to the path of the incoming defender.
3. Give the ball the correct speed and direction for a fast acceleration away from the incoming defender.
4. Keep the ball relatively close when performing the cut for optimal precision.