- Making an aggressive lead towards the ball and rolling over the left shoulder
- Rolling over the left shoulder is referred to as 'turning strong'
- The strong turn is one of the simplest yet effective moves in the game. Make sure players are creating a large circle that allows them to protect the ball whilst still moving forwards
- One common mistake people make is trying to pick the ball up at full pace out of a lead. Once you are in front of the defender, and close to the ball, use a few stutter steps to slow down and collect the ball at a more comfortable pace
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