GFC Training

⚽ Deception in the 1 v 1

In this 1 v 1 sequence, our players worked on using different fakes to deceive and escape from the defender. Watch as Ayrton executes one of Toni Kroos’ signature moves—opening up the hips, selling the pass, and then bursting the opposite way to advance the play.

A brilliant example of using body shape and deception to create space. Perfect ex*****on, Ayrton! 👏🔥

The fake pass/shot is one of the most effective skills in the game for deceiving defenders. One of the best players to use this skill regularly is Riyad Mahrez who does an incredible job selling the fake and keeping defenders off balance.

In this sequence, Nathan works on developing his fake pass by using his hand to sell the movement and adopting a wider stance to make the action more convincing and harder for defenders to read.

Excellent work, Nathan! Way to keep defenders guessing. ⚽🔥