Developing Ball Control Skills
Ball control is the foundation of soccer. Allocate 30-40 minutes per session to improve your touch and handling:
Dribbling in tight spaces: Use cones to create a slalom course; complete it 5-10 times at varying speeds.
First touch drills: Partner or wall passes, controlling the ball with one touch, focusing on different parts of the foot. Aim for 100 controlled touches per session.
Juggling practice: Build foot-eye coordination with juggling exercises; start with a goal of 50 consecutive juggles.
