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Unit 02 – Striker Development: Master the Art of Finishing in the Box / Course 03

Course 03 - Create Space for the Shot

Standing still in the box means the defender always wins. The best strikers use short, sharp movements to lose their marker and create the shooting angle. Learn how to manufacture space in just one or two steps.

15 available modules · Subscription access required

01 · MODULE 01 - What Is "Shooting Space" and Why It MattersPreview available02 · MODULE 02 - Reading the Defender Before MovingPreview available03 · MODULE 03 - The Step Away: Creating Separation with One MovePlan access04 · MODULE 04 - The Fake and Go: Committing the DefenderPlan access05 · MODULO 05 - The Check and Spin: Receiving Blind SidePlan access06 · MODULO 06 - The Pull Wide: Creating Central SpacePlan access07 · MODULO 07 - Timing Your Movement: The 0.5 Second WindowPlan access08 · MODULO 08 - Using Your Body to Shield the SpacePlan access09 · MODULO 09 - Reading the Line: Exploiting Defensive GapsPlan access10 · MODULO 10 - Combining Space Creation with First TouchPlan access11 · MODULO 11 - Advanced: Creating Space Against a Tight MarkerPlan access12 · MODULO 12 - Common Mistake: Telegraphing Your RunPlan access13 · MODULO 13 - Reading the Goalkeeper and Choosing Your SpotPlan access14 · MODULO 14 - Integrating All Techniques: Movement SequencesPlan access15 · MODULO 15 - Game Application: The Space Creation Decision FlowPlan access
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