Wednesday, March 4, 2015

How to improve ball handling drill roll inside

How to improve ball handling. 

DRILL 
Roll inside 

You can improve ball handling by using the sole of the foot and rolling the ball inside. 

The drill is performed by rolling the ball inside using the sole from one foot to the other. It is similar to inside only with the difference being the player uses the sole and not the inside of the foot. 



Use cones to create an area 2 yards x 2 yards for beginning players. The area should be smaller for players with a better skill set. 

This will be helpful for sudden change of direction. Which are useful in maintaining possession and creating opportunities. 



The drill can be performed by having a set amount to complete (20, 50, 100) or having a time limit to complete as many as possible (30 sec, 1 min, 2 min). 



You should take quality touches while displaying control of the ball in a small area. Working toward overall foot speed, control and field vision. Be sure to be balanced an square over the ball. 

A progression to this drill is to take 5 touches and then turn right to face a different direction. Do this until you complete the circle. Upon completion take 5 touches and turn to the left to face a different direction. Do this until you complete the circle. 

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