Scissors

Fake one way and burst past the defender the other.

The dashed line shows the path of the ball. Yellow triangles are cones, which can be shoes or bottles.

How to do it

1. Approach the cone at a jog.
2. Step over the ball, then take it away with the outside foot.
3. Explode past the cone.

Coaching tips

• Approach at a jog, not a sprint, until the move feels natural.
• Sell the fake with your hips and shoulders, not just your feet.
• Accelerate as soon as the ball is past the cone.

Common mistakes

• Stepping over too slowly.
• Taking the ball away with the wrong foot.

Make it harder

Add a second cone or a defender and try the move at match speed.

Warm up first, train in a safe space, and stop if anything hurts. Younger players should train with adult supervision.