Fake Stepover - Feints and Fakes - 1v1 Moves for U8-U9

Tutorial

This simple move is very effective when done properly.

Practise this 1v1 move along with this drill: Fake Stepover Double Step-On (Dynamic Ball Mastery Drills for U8-U9).

When starting with the right foot:

(Switch left and right below when starting with the left foot)

1. Dribble with the right foot towards the defender.
2. Perform a stepover with the right foot behind the ball.
3. Take the ball with the right foot and accelerate away from the defender.

Things to watch out for:

1. Feinting is important here.
2. Stand on the toes of the support foot while executing the stepover. This allows to turn on the support foot while turning the hips which adds to the feinting.
3. The little step to change the support foot between the stepover and taking the ball in the other direction should be executed very fast.