Step Over Inside – Direction Change Dribbling Move for Agility
Watch how to perform Step Over Inside with Direction Change to improve agility and create attacking angles.
Follow this Step Over Inside with Direction Change timed drill to build sharper footwork, quicker turns, and more effective changes of direction.
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Exercise Details
- Focus Area: Dribbling, agility, direction change
- Equipment: Ballmaster Training Mat, ball
- Duration/Reps: 30–60 seconds, 2–3 sets
- Skill Level: All levels
How to Do Step Over Inside with Direction Change and Why It Matters in Football Training
Step Over Inside with Direction Change combines the inside step over with a sharp movement into a new direction. After faking one way, the player pushes the ball with the opposite foot into open space, creating separation from defenders. This variation improves agility, reaction speed, and attacking unpredictability, making it especially useful in 1v1 situations.
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