CUT HER OFF.

When the defender steps to press you from the side and arrives level with you, there is a moment where you can cut directly across her path.

THE SITUATION.

Right now, there are moments where you escape the pressure backwards or away from goal.

That removes your forward angle and closes the field for the next action.

THE DETAIL.

When the defender is charging with momentum, she cannot stop or change direction quickly.

That is the moment to cut across her path first.

THE TOUCH.

Use the foot closest to the defender.

If she presses from your right side, cut across with your right foot.

Now you place yourself between the defender and the ball.

WHY IT MATTERS.

Once you win the angle, the defender is behind the play.

Now you stay facing forward.

Now the next pass becomes easier.

Now the defender either fouls or loses the duel completely.

FINAL THIRD.

Near the box, defenders hesitate more because fouls become dangerous.

That makes cutting across the defender even more effective.

THE PRINCIPLE.

Do not only escape pressure.

Cut across the defender first and keep the field open in front of you.