Stepover Outside Cut - Crossing - Change of Direction - 1v1 Moves for U10-U11

Tutorial

A defender coming in from the side can be surprised by turning in the direction the defender is coming from. The Stepover Outside Cut is a highly effective move suitable for the age group U10-U11 and up.

A fast compact stepover with a more aggressive 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)
• Take Stepover (Static Ball Control Drills for U8-U9)

See also:

• Take Outside Cut (Cones Dribbling Drills for U8-U9)
• Double Outside Cuts Stepover (Cones Dribbling Drills for U10-U11)
• Take Stepover (Cones Dribbling Drills for U10-U11)
• Double Tick Stepover (Dynamic Ball Mastery drills for U8-U9)
• Stepover (Feints and Fakes for U8-U9)
• Outside Cut Turn (Crossing Skills for U10-U11)

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. Perform a fast and compact stepover with the left foot.
5. Immediately after, cut the ball with the outside of the left foot.
6. Take the ball and accelerate away from the defender.

Things to watch out for:

1. This stepover requires a more aggressive change of direction.
2. Use the forefoot of the support foot to be able to pivot swiftly.
3. Keep the stepover compact for a fast change of direction.
4. Bend through the knees to lower the centre of gravity.
5. Stay well clear of the incoming defender while crossing him.
6. Give the ball the correct speed and direction for a fast acceleration away from the incoming defender.