Course 05 - Playing with Back to Goal: The Detail That Changes the Play
A great striker doesn't just score — they hold the team up when needed. Learn how to use your body to protect the ball, link play, and bring teammates into the attack. Back-to-goal play is what separates good strikers from elite ones.
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01 · MODULE 01 - Introduction - Why Back-to-Goal Play Changes EverythingPreview available02 · MODULE 02 - What Is Back-to-Goal Play? - The Foundation of Hold-Up TechniquePreview available03 · MODULE 03 - Body Position - How to Receive with Your Back to GoalPlan access04 · MODULE 04 - The Pre-Scan - Reading Defenders Before the Ball ArrivesPlan access05 · MODULE 05 - The First Touch - Killing the Ball Under PressurePlan access06 · MODULE 06 - Shielding the Ball - Using Your Body as a BarrierPlan access07 · MODULE 07 - Reading Defender Pressure - When to Hold vs. When to TurnPlan access08 · MODULE 08 - The Layoff - Playing the Simple OptionPlan access09 · MODULE 09 - The Turn - Recognizing the Space to SpinPlan access10 · MODULE 10 - The Fake Turn & Layoff - Manipulating Defender PositioningPlan access11 · MODULE 11 - Using Your Arm - Legal Contact to Feel the DefenderPlan access12 · MODULE 12 - Playing Against Two Defenders - Back-to-Goal in Tight SpacesPlan access13 · MODULE 13 - Common Mistake - Dropping Too Deep to ReceivePlan access14 · MODULE 14 - Decision-Making Flow - Hold, Turn, or Layoff?Plan access15 · MODULE 15 - Integration & Summary - Applying Back-to-Goal Play in Real GamesPlan access