Attacker dribbles ball at defender, in a zig-zag pattern.Though defensively we don't want to allow the cutback, the defenders allow it in the warm-up to practice moving backwards in a side-on stance (one foot is forward) and switching lead feet on the cutback. No tackling allowed and the attacker does not go full speed at first (change of pace is definitely recommended, however). We often run this touch to touch, but a 25 to 30 yard distance is probably more appropriate.
Coaching Point--lead foot of the defender must be OUTSIDE of attacker's foot, in order to force the attacker in one direction. Dribblers are taught to go at a defender's lead foot and try to make them turn.
Defender at far post, plays ball to attacker 30 to 40 yards out; attacker tries to shoot off dribble as defender closes down and shepherds the attacker away from the goal (Restriction--NO TACKLING, the defender can only block the shot attempt).
