Coaching Points
U8-U13
- Use both the inside and outside of the foot, between the middle of your foot and just before your big toe and little toe
- Keep foot flat and off the floor, enough to touch the middle of the ball
- Complete with one foot one way and use the other foot for the way back
- Touches should be light yet controlled and away from pressure
- Stay on toes and head up, yet keeping the ball at the bottom of your peripheral vision
- Turn hips with the ball, so both are traveling in the same direction
U14-U19
- Use both the inside and outside of the foot, between the middle of your foot and just before your big toe and little toe
- Keep foot flat and off the floor, enough to touch the middle of the ball
- Complete with one foot one way and use the other foot for the way back
- Touches should be light yet controlled and away from pressure
- Stay on toes and head up, yet keeping the ball at the bottom of your peripheral vision
- Turn hips with the ball, so both are traveling in the same direction
- Ensure you remained balanced through the drill keeping a low centre of gravity
Progression Ideas
U8-U13
- Increase the speed of the dribble, this will come with practice
- Increase the number of cones and decrease the distance between the cones
- Use two cones, (similar distance to cones 1 & 3 in the video) and work in a figure of 8, allowing for speed while using both feet
- Finish with a controlled pass or shot
- Work against a friend and or set a time to complete the drill
U14-U19
- Increase the speed of the dribble, this will come with practice
- Increase the number of cones and decrease the distance between the cones
- Use two cones, (similar distance to cones 1 & 3 in the video) and work in a figure of 8, allowing for speed while using both feet
- Finish with a controlled pass or shot
- Work against a friend and or set a time to complete the drill