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This is why diagonality in dribbling is super effective against orthodox ways of defending.
Noah Ajayi's explosive diagonal touch into space renders the vertical step-outs of defenders ineffective because the defender has to close down space horizontally and vertically at the same time.
Also, Noah Ajayi's half-turn receiving means that he can access the intended space quicker than his marker, who's usually in a flat stance.
I've also seen Benjamin Sesko doing such an action in the center. However, his touch into space sometimes is overhit.
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Noah Ajayi has a progressive receiving skill disguising his intent with a closed orientation enticing FB to jump before changing direction with a dynamic first touch round the corner upon reception to drive infield diagonally going against FB's flow. ™️
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