A simple skill that really works is the drop shoulder
There are many ways to beat an opponent. One of the oldest ways of doing this is still one of the best... dropping the shoulder.
There are many ways to beat an opponent. One of the oldest ways of doing this is still one of the best... dropping the shoulder.
Stanley Matthews was probably football's first 'wizard of the wing'. He had a neat trick that worked time and time agin for him. The feint or drop shoulder puts defenders off balance, allowing space for a cross or dribble. Matthews still played top flight football in England when he was 50!
Paul Scholes although not blessed with sprinting speed, had a very fast football brain. His ability to move the ball and create space made him a respected opponent and Premier League great.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is a perfect example of how the 'drop shoulder' is used by today's top players. His pace and balance allow him to skip past defenders and leave them behind.
In crowded areas of the pitch where you can't run with the ball, a body swerve and throwing of weight will get you the all important half-a-yard of space.
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