Turning Techniques & Ball Manipulation – 3-Week Program

Ages: U8 & U10

Dates & Times:
Tuesdays

U8 - 5:00pm

U10 - 6:00pm

Cost: $99 per player

Format: 1 hour per week | 3 weeks

Spots: Limited to 20 players per age group

About the Program

This 3-week Player Development Program is designed to help U8 and U10 players become more comfortable and confident turning with the ball in tight spaces. The focus is on learning simple, effective turning techniques and using them at an age-appropriate speed of play to escape pressure, change direction, and keep possession.

Each session combines lots of touches, guided technical repetition, and fun game-based activities to help players learn when and how to turn during game play.

Over the 3 weeks, players will focus on:

• Turning away from pressure using the inside and outside of the foot

• Stop-and-turn and drag back turns to protect the ball

• Using both feet to change direction

• Keeping the ball close while turning

• Recognizing space and making the next action after the turn

• Applying turning skills in small-sided games

Player Outcomes

By the end of the program, players will feel more confident on the ball, better able to change direction under pressure, and more comfortable using turns during games to keep possession and find space.

Turning Techniques & Ball Manipulation – 3-Week Program

Ages: U8 & U10

Dates & Times:
Tuesdays

U8 - 5:00pm

U10 - 6:00pm

Cost: $99 per player

Format: 1 hour per week | 3 weeks

Spots: Limited to 20 players per age group

About the Program

This 3-week Player Development Program is designed to help U8 and U10 players become more comfortable and confident turning with the ball in tight spaces. The focus is on learning simple, effective turning techniques and using them at an age-appropriate speed of play to escape pressure, change direction, and keep possession.

Each session combines lots of touches, guided technical repetition, and fun game-based activities to help players learn when and how to turn during game play.

Over the 3 weeks, players will focus on:

• Turning away from pressure using the inside and outside of the foot

• Stop-and-turn and drag back turns to protect the ball

• Using both feet to change direction

• Keeping the ball close while turning

• Recognizing space and making the next action after the turn

• Applying turning skills in small-sided games

Player Outcomes

By the end of the program, players will feel more confident on the ball, better able to change direction under pressure, and more comfortable using turns during games to keep possession and find space.

Advanced Turning Techniques & Ball Manipulation – 3-Week Program

Ages: U12, U14 & High School

Dates & Times:
Tuesdays -

U12 - 7:00pm

U14 - 8:00pm

Thursdays -

High School - 8:00pm

Cost: $99 per player

Format: 1 hour per week | 3 weeks

Spots: Limited to 20 players per age group

About the Program

This advanced 3-week Player Development Program is designed to help players receive, turn, and manipulate the ball at speed of play in tight, game-realistic environments. The focus is not just on learning turning techniques, but on selecting and executing the correct turning option at match tempo to escape pressure, create space, and play forward.

Each session balances high-repetition technical work with game-like scenarios, challenging players to scan early, receive under pressure, and turn with intent so skills translate directly into match performance.

Over the 3 weeks, players will focus on:

• Half-turn receiving to play forward immediately

• Disguised turning techniques such as Cruyff turns and body feints

• Inside and outside cut turns to eliminate defenders with minimal touches

• Drag backs and V-turns to create space under pressure

• Pull-push and sole roll turns to manipulate defenders in congested areas

• Turning at speed of play and making quick decisions after the turn

Player Outcomes

By the end of the program, players will be more confident and composed receiving the ball under pressure, better able to turn at game speed, and more effective at breaking pressure, retaining possession, and playing forward in tight spaces.

Advanced Turning Techniques & Ball Manipulation – 3-Week Program

Ages: U12, U14 & High School

Dates & Times:
Tuesdays -

U12 - 7:00pm

U14 - 8:00pm

Thursdays -

High School - 8:00pm

Cost: $99 per player

Format: 1 hour per week | 3 weeks

Spots: Limited to 20 players per age group

About the Program

This advanced 3-week Player Development Program is designed to help players receive, turn, and manipulate the ball at speed of play in tight, game-realistic environments. The focus is not just on learning turning techniques, but on selecting and executing the correct turning option at match tempo to escape pressure, create space, and play forward.

Each session balances high-repetition technical work with game-like scenarios, challenging players to scan early, receive under pressure, and turn with intent so skills translate directly into match performance.

Over the 3 weeks, players will focus on:

• Half-turn receiving to play forward immediately

• Disguised turning techniques such as Cruyff turns and body feints

• Inside and outside cut turns to eliminate defenders with minimal touches

• Drag backs and V-turns to create space under pressure

• Pull-push and sole roll turns to manipulate defenders in congested areas

• Turning at speed of play and making quick decisions after the turn

Player Outcomes

By the end of the program, players will be more confident and composed receiving the ball under pressure, better able to turn at game speed, and more effective at breaking pressure, retaining possession, and playing forward in tight spaces.