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title: "Football - Turning With The Ball - Free Resource"
url: https://thepehub.co.uk/free-content/resources/football-turning-with-the-ball-895/
description: "Free Football - Turning With The Ball video resource guide."
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# Football - Turning with the ball

## [Video Resource](https://media-prod.pehub.eject.pro/cms-sync/cG9zdDoxNzcxNzYw)

Being able to turn with the ball while keeping it under control is important in football because it helps players change direction to escape pressure, keep possession, and find space. After a turn, a player should look to shoot, pass or dribble.

## Teaching Points

- Look for space to turn into
- Ensure the ball is close and is under control before you start turning
- Use the closest foot to turn.
- Take a soft touch into space.
- Accelerate away after the turn

![Football Turning with the ball](https://media-prod.pehub.eject.pro/Football-turning-with-the-ball.png)

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