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DRILL 1 :Juggle kick the ball into the air and control it as it hits the
ground using the inside of your foot
In an open training
area, start by juggling the ball with your feet.
After 2 or 3 juggle
kicks, kick the ball high and control it with the inside of the foot as
it hits the ground, taking it away on a different angle.
Try it several times,
taking the ball away to the right and then left, using both feet.
For younger or less
experienced players, you can throw the ball in the air instead of
juggling it to begin with.
This drill is to
practice ball control from the air and changing the angle of the ball
when you are training by yourself. |
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DRILL 2 :Juggle kick the ball into the air and control it as it hits the
ground using the outside of your foot
In an open training
area, start by juggling the ball with your feet.
After 2 or 3 juggle
kicks, kick the ball high and control it, with the outside of the foot
as it hits the ground, taking it away on a different angle.
Try it several times,
taking the ball away to the right and then left, using both feet.
For younger or less
experienced players, you can throw the ball in the air instead of
juggling it to begin with.
This drill is to
practice ball control from the air and changing the angle of the ball
when you are training by yourself. |
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DRILL 3 : Juggle kick the ball into the air and control it to the ground
using the inside of your foot
In an open training
area, start by juggling the ball with your feet.
After 2 or 3 juggle
kicks, kick the ball high and control it with the inside of the foot
before it hits the ground, taking it away on a different angle.
Try it several times,
taking the ball away to the right and then left, using both feet.
For younger or less
experienced players, you can throw the ball into the air instead of
juggling it to begin with.
This drill is to
practice ball control from the air and changing the angle of the ball
when you are training by yourself. |
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DRILL 4 : Juggle kick the ball into the air and control it to the ground
using the outside of your foot
In an open training
area, start by juggling the ball with your feet.
After 2 or 3 juggle
kicks, kick the ball high into the air and control it, with the outside
of the foot before it hits the ground, taking it away on a different
angle.
Try it several times,
taking the ball away to the right and then left, using both feet.
For younger or less
experienced players, you can throw the ball in the air instead of
juggling it to begin with.
This drill is to
practice ball control in the air and changing the angle of the ball when
you are training by yourself. |
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DRILL 5 : Juggle kick the ball into the air and control it into a
reverse turn using your thigh
In an open training
area, start by juggling the ball with your feet.
After 2 or 3 juggle
kicks, kick the ball high into the air and control it as it comes down
with your thigh, enabling you to perform a reverse turn as it hits the
ground.
Try it several times,
taking the ball away behind you, alternating feet each time.
For younger or less
experienced players, you can throw the ball in the air instead of
juggling it to begin with.
This drill is to
practice ball control in the air and a quick change of direction when
you are training by yourself. |
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DRILL 6 : Juggle kick the ball into the air and control it into a
reverse turn using your chest
In an open training
area, start by juggling the ball with your feet.
After 2 or 3 juggle
kicks, kick the ball high into the air and control it as it comes down,
with your chest, enabling you to perform a reverse turn as it hits the
ground.
Try it several times,
taking the ball away behind you, alternating feet each time.
For younger or less
experienced players, you can throw the ball into the air instead of
juggling it to begin with.
This drill is to
practice ball control in the air and a quick change of direction when
you are training by yourself. |
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DRILL 7 : Juggle kick the ball into the air and control it into a back
heel turn using your chest
In an open training
area, start by juggling the ball with your feet.
After 2 or 3 juggle
kicks, kick the ball high into the air and control it as it comes down,
with your chest, enabling you to play the ball directly behind you,
using your heel as it hits the ground. Spin and collect the ball, moving
away in the opposite direction.
Try it several times,
taking the ball away behind you, alternating feet each time.
For younger or less
experienced players, you can throw the ball in the air instead of
juggling it to begin with.
This drill is to
practice ball control in the air and a quick change of direction when
you are training by yourself. |
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DRILL 8 : Juggle kick the ball forward into the air and control it on
the bounce using your thigh
In an open training
area, start by juggling the ball with your feet.
After 2 or 3 juggle
kicks, kick the ball high in the air and forward about 10 metres. Start
running to where the ball will land and time your run to meet it on the
first bounce. Take control of the ball using your thigh and drop it to
your feet to dribble the ball away. Accelerate once you have control of
the ball.
This can be a
difficult drill to master.
For younger or less
experienced players, you can throw the ball into the air instead of
juggling it to begin with.
This drill is to
practice controlling the ball on the move and focuses on the importance
of timing your runs. |
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DRILL 9 : Juggle kick the ball forward into the air and control it on
the bounce using your chest
In an open training
area, start by juggling the ball with your feet.
After 2 or 3 juggle
kicks, kick the ball high in the air and forward about 10 metres. Start
running to where the ball will land and time your run to meet it on the
first bounce. Take control of the ball using your chest and drop the
ball to your feet to dribble the ball away.
Accelerate once you have control of the ball.
This can be a
difficult drill to master.
For younger or less
experienced players, you can throw the ball in the air instead of
juggling it to begin with.
This drill is to
practice controlling the ball on the move and focuses on the importance
of timing your runs. |
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DRILL 1 :Combine a series of cuts using the insides of your feet in a
square
Starting on one corner of the square, dribble the ball around the
perimeter of the shape.
Use the inside of the foot to cut the ball back and forth rapidly
between your feet. Travel around the perimeter of the square and back
again until you reach your starting point.
Be sure to keep a rhythm and to stay up on your toes to improve
coordination.
This drill is to practice variety in ball skills through repetition and
intensity.
Set Out: In an area approximately 8m x 8m, place 4 markers, 1 on each
corner to form a square shape, as shown in the animation and video. You
can vary the size of the square depending upon your age and ability. |
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DRILL 2 : Cut the ball using the inside of your foot then change
direction of the ball using the outside in a two box channel
Starting at one end of the channel, cut ball with inside of the foot
then, give a quick second touch with the outside of the same foot to
quickly change the direction of the ball.
Move through the channel performing this skill once with both feet, in
each half of the channel.
This drill is to practice more advanced skills with both feet.
Practicing skill combinations will aid you in attack to unbalance a
defender.
Set Out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 markers, 1 on each corner of
the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line of the channel
with a further two markers, as shown in the animation and video. You can
vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and ability. |
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DRILL 3 : Dribble from the inside to the outside of your foot in a
channel
Start at one end of the channel.
Dribble the ball by using the inside and outside of the same foot.
Repeat this action in quick succession to the end of the channel and
back again.
Now try it again using your weaker foot.
Dribbling using the inside of the foot and outside of the foot develops
your balance, confidence and timing.
This drill is to practice basic dribbling and ball control skills. This
is part of forming the foundation skills to build on at a later date. It
is very important to maintain your basic skill level.
Set out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 poles (or markers), 1 on
each corner of the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line
of the channel with a further two markers as shown in the animation and
video. You can vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and
ability. |
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DRILL 4 : Cut the ball using the outside of your foot then change
direction of the ball using the inside in a two box channel
Starting at one end of the channel, dribble the ball forward, cut the
ball with the outside of your foot then, give a quick second touch with
the inside of the same foot to quickly change the direction of the ball.
Move through the channel performing this skill once with both feet, in
each half of the channel.
This drill is to practice more advanced skills with both feet.
Practicing skill combinations will aid you in attack to unbalance a
defender.
Set Out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 markers, 1 on each corner of
the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line of the channel
with a further two markers, as shown in the animation and video. You can
vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and ability. |
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DRILL 5 : Perform a combination step-over move in a two box channel
This is a drill to practice deceiving a defender.
Starting at one end of the channel dribble the ball forward, feint to
take the ball with the inside the foot, instead step over the ball by
moving your foot from the outside to in over the ball then move the ball
away with the outside of the foot.
Move through the channel performing this skill once with both feet, in
each half of the channel.
This drill is to practice more advanced skills with both feet.
Practicing skill combinations will aid you in attack to unbalance a
defender.
Set Out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 markers, 1 on each corner of
the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line of the channel
with a further two markers, as shown in the animation and video. You can
vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and ability. |
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DRILL 6 : Dribble the ball from the inside to the inside of your feet in
a channel
Starting at one end of the channel dribble the ball by passing it from
the inside of the foot to the inside of your other foot in quick
succession. Repeat this action to the end of the channel and back again.
Dribbling using inside of both feet develops your balance, timing, and
quick change of direction.
This drill is to practice basic dribbling and ball control skills. This
is part of forming the foundation skills to build on at a later date. It
is very important to maintain your basic skill level.
Set out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 poles (or markers), 1 on
each corner of the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line
of the channel with a further two markers as shown in the animation and
video. You can vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and
ability. |
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DRILL 7 : Perform a scissors move in a two box channel
This is a drill to practice deceiving a defender.
Starting at one end of the channel, dribble the ball forward, feint to
take the ball with the outside of your foot, instead scissors over the
ball by stepping inside to outside over the ball and then take the ball
forward with the outside of your other foot.
Move through the channel performing this skill once with each foot, in
each half of the channel.
This drill is to practice more advanced skills with both feet.
Practicing skill combinations will aid you in attack to unbalance a
defender.
Set Out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 markers, 1 on each corner of
the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line of the channel
with a further two markers, as shown in the animation and video. You can
vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and ability.
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DRILL 8 : Perform a double scissors move in a two box channel
As with the scissor drill, this is a drill to practice deceiving a
defender.
Starting at one end of the channel, dribble the ball forward, feint to
take the ball with the outside of your foot, instead double scissors
over the ball by stepping inside to outside over the ball then
immediately repeat the feint on the other foot and scissor again to take
the ball with the outside of your original foot.
Move through the channel performing this skill once with both feet, in
each half of the channel.
This drill is to practice more advanced skills with both feet.
Practicing skill combinations will aid you in attack to unbalance a
defender.
Set Out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 markers, 1 on each corner of
the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line of the channel
with a further two markers, as shown in the animation and video. You can
vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and ability. |
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DRILL 9 : Dribble the ball from the outside of one foot to the outside
of your other foot in a channel
Starting at one end of the channel, dribble the ball forward by passing
it from the outside of the foot to the outside of your other foot in
quick succession. Repeat this action to the end of the channel and back
again.
Dribbling using outside of both feet develops your balance, timing, and
quick change of direction.
This drill is to practice basic dribbling and ball control skills. This
is part of forming the foundation skills to build on at a later date. It
is very important to maintain your basic skill level.
Set out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 poles, (or markers) 1 on
each corner of the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line
of the channel with a further two markers as shown in the animation and
video. You can vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and
ability. |
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DRILL 10 : Drag the ball side ways and then perform a scissors over the
ball in a two box channel
This is a drill to practice deceiving a defender.
Starting at one end of the channel, dribble the ball forward. Move side
ways, away from the ball and as you do drag it towards you with the sole
of your foot.
With the same foot scissors around the ball by stepping inside to
outside over the ball and finally, cut the ball away using the outside
of your other foot.
Move through the channel performing this skill once with both feet, in
each half of the channel.
This drill is to practice more advanced skills with both feet.
Practicing skill combinations will aid you in attack to unbalance a
defender.
Set out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 poles (or markers), 1 on
each corner of the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line
of the channel with a further two markers as shown in the animation and
video. You can vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and
ability. |
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DRILL 11 : Dribble using the inside of your foot to cut the ball, then
push it using the inside of your same foot using quick touches in a
channel
Starting at one end of the channel, dribble the ball forward with two
quick touches using the insides of your feet.
Cut the ball with the inside of the foot to the inside of the other foot
and push forward. Two touches on the foot then swap feet. Repeat this
action in quick succession to the end of the channel and back.
This drill is to practice basic dribbling and ball control skills. This
is part of forming the foundation skills to build on at a later date. It
is very important to maintain your basic skill level.
Set out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 poles, (or markers) 1 on
each corner of the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line
of the channel with a further two markers as shown in the animation and
video. You can vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and
ability. |
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DRILL 12 :Dribble using the outside of your foot to cut the ball, then
push it using the outside of your same foot using quick touches in a
channel
Starting at one end of the channel, dribble the ball forward with two
quick touches using the outsides of your feet.
Cut the ball first using the outside of the foot then use the outside of
your same foot to push the ball forward. Get two quick touches on the
same foot then swap feet. Repeat this action in quick succession to the
end of the channel and back again.
This drill is to practice basic dribbling and ball control skills. This
is part of forming the foundation skills to build on at a later date. It
is very important to maintain your basic skill level.
Set out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 poles (or markers), 1 on
each corner of the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line
of the channel with a further two markers as shown in the animation and
video. You can vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and
ability. |
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DRILL 13 : Flick the ball behind your heel and then scissors over the
ball in a two box channel
This is a drill to practice deceiving a defender.
Starting at one end of the channel, dribble the ball forward. Play the
ball behind your heel with your right foot, then scissors over the ball
by stepping inside to outside over the ball with your left foot and
finally cut the ball away, using the outside of your right foot.
Move through the channel performing this skill once with both feet, in
each half of the channel.
This drill is to practice more advanced skills with both feet.
Practicing skill combinations will aid you in attack to unbalance a
defender.
Set Out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 markers, 1 on each corner of
the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line of the channel
with a further two markers, as shown in the animation and video. You can
vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and ability. |
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DRILL 14 : Move the ball from the inside of your foot to the inside of
the other in a two box channel
Starting at one end of the channel, dribble forward.
Cut the ball with the inside of the foot and then push ball forward with
inside of your other foot to quickly change the direction of the ball.
Move through the channel performing this skill once with both feet, in
each half of the channel. Practice accelerating on the second touch.
This drill is to practice more advanced skills with both feet.
Practicing skill combinations will aid you in attack to unbalance a
defender.
Set Out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 markers, 1 on each corner of
the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line of the channel
with a further two markers, as shown in the animation and video. You can
vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and ability.
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DRILL 15 : Drag the ball side ways and then push the ball quickly
forward in a two box channel
This is a drill to practice deceiving a defender.
Starting at one end of the channel, dribble the ball forward. Move side
ways, away from the ball and as you do drag it towards you with the sole
of your foot, then push the ball forward with your other foot. Make the
touches in quick succession making the whole movement almost as one.
Move through the channel performing this skill once with both feet, in
each half of the channel. Practice accelerating on the second touch.
This drill is to practice more advanced skills with both feet.
Practicing skill combinations will aid you in attack to unbalance a
defender.
Set Out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 markers, 1 on each corner of
the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line of the channel
with a further two markers, as shown in the animation and video. You can
vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and ability.
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DRILL 16 : Perform a stop-start move in a two box channel
This is a drill to practice deceiving a defender.
Starting at one end of the channel, dribble the ball forward. Then slow
down and stop the ball by hooking your foot in front the ball, with the
inside of the same foot.
Move through the channel performing this stop start skill once with both
feet, in each half of the channel.
This drill is to practice more advanced skills with both feet.
Practicing skill combinations will aid you in attack to unbalance a
defender.
Set Out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 markers, 1 on each corner of
the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line of the channel
with a further two markers,. You can vary the size of the channel
depending upon your age and ability. |
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DRILL 17 : Perform a dummy movement as if you were to stop the ball,
then accelerate in a two box channel
This is a drill to practice deceiving a defender.
While running with the ball, move your foot over the top of the ball in
a dummy movement, as if you were going to stop the ball with the sole of
the foot.
Instead, move ball forward quickly using the inside of the foot and
accelerate.
Move through the channel performing this dummy to stop skill once with
both feet, in each half of the channel. Practice accelerating on the
second touch.
This drill is to practice more advanced skills with both feet.
Practicing skill combinations will aid you in attack to unbalance a
defender.
Set Out:
In an area approximately 10m x 20m, place 4 markers, 1 on each corner of
the rectangle to form a channel. Mark the half way line of the channel
with a further two markers, as shown in the animation and video. You can
vary the size of the channel depending upon your age and ability. |
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