One of the keys to being a successful soccer player is being able to bring the ball under control quickly and consistently.
Players need to have quick footwork, great coordination, and excellent agility to get in position or change direction at the drop of a hat.
A great way to increase both your speed of footwork and agility is to incorporate an agility ladder into your practice sessions.
Continue readingLooking for a fun soccer game that tests both your shooting accuracy and striking technique? The crossbar challenge is played by amateurs and pros alike, all around the world. The idea is simple — strike the crossbar as many times as you can. Bit it’s actually a deceptively hard target to hit. Even professional soccer players fail far more […]
Continue readingHeading the ball is an essential soccer skill. It not only helps you to score goals and defend against them, but also win the ball back and keep possession as well. As it’s such a useful skill to have, it’s well worth using several soccer heading drills to improve this ability in your team. By practicing different drills, […]
Continue readingAs well as teaching kids the basics, soccer training sessions should also be exciting, engaging and encouraging, in particular with younger ones who are just starting out.That’s why it’s a good idea to throw in lots of fun soccer games for kids which will get them looking forward to each and every session, all while […]
Continue readingBesides going to every training session and turning up to every match your team plays, it’s well worth working on some extra soccer ball control drills and footwork drills at home.
In addition to improving your touch and technique, these exercises will enhance everything from your agility and balance to coordination, concentration, and conditioning.
By putting in the extra work and hours in your spare time at home, you’ll certainly improve your soccer skills which will only lead to even more phenomenal performances out on the pitch.
Here are 10 awesome soccer ball control drills and footwork drills that you can do at home.
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