Coaching Points
- Used to shift the focus of play and change direction.
- Start to dribble the ball in a straight line.
- After three or four touches begin to slow down.
- Place the non kicking foot somewhat to the left hand side of the ball.
- We then pivot round to the left focusing on a change of direction taking the ball back in the direction that we came from using the inside of our foot.
Progression Ideas
- Practice the inside hook using both feet.
- Place two cones 10 yards apart, dribble in a line and make an inside hook just before you reach the cone focusing on the change of direction to get away from the cone.
- Introduce a defender instead of a cone at either end making the drill opposed (the defender does not necessarily have to make a tackle).
- Practice touching the ball away into space with the outside of the other foot after the inside hook is performed.
