Scissors Move Practice
Players learn the scissors — stepping over the ball to fake a direction — and practice it first in isolation, then against a passive defender.
Objective
Master the scissors step-over as a reliable 1v1 move to beat a defender.
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Visual Concept
Top-down diagram — Dribbling drill layout
Setup
Each player has a ball. Mark a 5-yard channel with two cones. Players practice in the channel, then pair up for 1v1 reps.
How to Run It
Stationary scissors
Ball stationary. Step the right foot over the ball from inside to outside (the scissors motion). Plant right foot, push ball left with the outside of the left foot. Repeat slowly 10 times.
Moving scissors
Dribble slowly forward. Perform the scissors step-over while the ball is rolling. Push away in the opposite direction of the step-over.
Double scissors
Step over with the right foot, then immediately step over with the left foot before pushing away. This adds an extra fake.
Against a defender
Passive defender stands 2 yards away. Dribbler performs the scissors and accelerates past. Defender reacts but does not tackle.
Coaching Cues
The step-over must be exaggerated — a small scissors fools nobody
Plant your foot firmly after the step-over before pushing the ball away
Accelerate hard after the move — the scissors only works if you go
Use it when the defender is flat-footed, not when they're already moving
Variations
- Add a live defender who can tackle after the scissors
- Combine scissors with a body feint before the step-over
- Practice with the weak foot leading the step-over
Gear for This Drill
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Classic tall cones for slalom drills, grids, and field marking.
Standard for U9–U12. Great for skill development and drill work.
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- 4 cones
- 1 ball per player
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Classic tall cones for slalom drills, grids, and field marking.
View on AmazonStandard for U9–U12. Great for skill development and drill work.
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