MB-P62 · Skill practice · Under 8

Turn and Attack

Turn and Attack is a skill practice for under-8s up to age 14 (8 players, 15 × 25 yards) that works on finishing, dribbling and defending.

This 1v1 skill practice develops dribbling, sharp turning, and attacking under recovery pressure.

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Turn and Attack: still from the Touchtight coaching video 2:04
Age group
Ages Under 8, 9–11, 12–14
Players
8 players
Area
15 × 25 yards (1/8 Pitch)
Time
20–30 minutes
Goalkeeper
No
Coaches
1
Practice type
Skill practice
Coach level
Beginner (D Licence)

How it's set up

This 1v1 skill practice develops dribbling, sharp turning, and attacking under recovery pressure. Players turn at the line and drive toward goal while a defender chases from behind, encouraging shielding, acceleration, and confident finishing. Progressions add extra turns and greater 1v1 challenge to build control, creativity, and competitive edge.

Setup diagram for Turn and Attack: pitch area, player positions and movements
Setup diagram · tap to enlarge

Key coaching points

  1. Turn quickly at the line to attack space
  2. Practice different turns at the line - practice makes perfect
  3. Get your body between the ball and defender when driving

Also in the full practice

  • 1 progression to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
  • The coach-led video (2:04) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
  • Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club

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