Sun Wen
Sun Wen scored seven goals at the 1999 Women's World Cup as China reached the final, and won the Golden Ball for best player and a share of the Golden Shoe for top scorer. In 2000 FIFA named her its Women's Player of the Century, an honour she shared with Michelle Akers.
Their move: Turn and face goal
Receive side-on so you can turn and face goal. The Half-Turn Diamond practises it.
Coach’s tip: Open your body before the ball arrives, so your first touch can take you towards goal.
Train it: Half-Turn Diamond
Check away, receive side-on with the back foot, and play forward on the second touch. 12 minutes, 1 to 4 players; ball, 4 cones. Set-up, steps and coaching points.
How we know this is true
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