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Drag back V
The drag back V (also know as a pull-push) is one of the most useful shapes in tight spaces and needs to be mastered.
The Drag Back V has many variations. All similar but with slightly different qualities and uses. It is an essential tool in tight spaces.
Practice the patterns slowly until the technique has been mastered, then build speed, combine patterns and add in fakes.
Drag back V : Set #1 : 3 patterns to master
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01. DBV #1 — Same foot inisde V : Medium Speed Demo
Players who can hop and interact with the ball at the same time move better in games. So in this exercise add a hop as the ball is dragged into the body.
The 3 exercises to master
- 1. Hop on the right as you drag the ball back with the left & use the inside of the left to move the ball out of the body.
- 2. Hop on the left as you drag the ball back with the right. Then use the inside of the right to move the ball out of the body.
- 3. Combine these together by doing a little shuffle in between.
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02. DBV #2 — Switch foot outside V
Pull the ball towards the body with the bottom of the foot, & then push it out of the body (at 90 degrees) with the outside of the other (switch) foot.
The 3 exercises to master
- 1. Drag back with the right & move the ball out with the outside of the left.
- 2. Drag back with the left & move it out with the outside of the right.
- 3. Add these together.
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03. DBV #3 —Drag Back Flick Benind : Medium Demo
Hop on one foot as you drag the ball back with the other. Once the ball is far enough back, move the ball across the back of the body (using the inside of the foot that dragged the ball).
The 3 exercises to master
- 1. Drag back and hop.
- 2. Drag back, hop, move the ball behind. Reset.
- 3. Combine both sides.
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