BALL CONTROL SOCCER DRILLS
Ball Control Soccer Drills are used to improve coordination and touch on the soccer ball.
Players need to learn how to be comfortable with the ball at their feet, and that is what many soccer drills for youth players aim for, repetitive touches on the ball to improve control.
The main goal for ball control soccer drills is to maximize the number of touches on the soccer ball in any training session for younger players.
I strongly believe in the rule of 10,000 hours to master any skill.
Ten thousand hours of touching the soccer ball, and controlling it with different parts of the foot, changing direction, and being creative, will lead to excellent soccer skills with the soccer ball.
Only practicing 2 – 3 times a week, and playing the game on the weekends, WILL NOT produce players who possess flair, creativity and magic touches on the soccer ball.
Developing the best skills on the ball takes hours and hours of additional practice outside of regular training.
My training sessions with young players include over 1000 touches on the soccer ball, within the hour that they spend with me.
That is more touches in one hour, than many games combined.
Improve Touches with Ball Control Soccer Drills
"No one has ever drowned in sweat." by Lou Holtz
After the initial first few weeks, players will improve their touch on the ball due to repetition and 1000's contacts in training.
I always encourage players to train at home, on their own, or with friends and family. Some of the ball control soccer drills are timed, while others are done in repetitions and sets.
Improving ball control in soccer will also improve players coordination and agility.
Coordination and agility develop quicker footwork for better and easier control of the soccer ball. Soccer is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world.
It requires stamina to withstand different running speeds, change of direction, and controlling the soccer ball through dribbling, passing, shooting, etc.
Young soccer players develop different soccer skills through constant repetition through various soccer drills, and guidance in developing positive habits and technique.
In soccer, players continuously move around the field, supporting attack and defense.
When we get tired, our muscles absorb all the oxygen we breathe in, making us lose focus and concentration on the ball, which leads to missing shots or losing possession of the ball.
Tiredness ultimately leads to a loss of confidence and lousy decision choices in the game.
To avoid getting tired quickly, improve your soccer conditioning through different soccer conditioning drills.
Running is torture for many players, but the will to compete, and learning how to enjoy running, is how great players develop.
Soccer is a game where consistency wins. Consistent training, paired with different soccer drills, will improve players soccer skills over time.
Professional soccer players worked hard to get where they are and continue to work even harder to stay at the top of their game.
They go through different training routines for various parts of the soccer game.
Professionals train 2 - 3 times daily, and play 1 or 2 games weekly.
Being a match fit player takes sweat, hard work, and, most importantly, DEDICATION.
Ball Control Soccer Drills
Here is a 15 min workout with the soccer ball to get those touches improving.
Juggling should be a daily exercise, or the start of this 15-minute ball control training session.
Focus on the technique in the beginning and not speed.
Juggling is one of the most basic ball control soccer drills to develop skills and familiarity with the soccer ball.
- Inside / Outside Touches - Right Foot;
Control the soccer ball in a Zig-Zag motion across the body for 60 - 90 sec. NO STOPPING!
- Inside / Outside Touches - Left Foot;
Control the soccer ball in a Zig-Zag motion across the body for 60 - 90 sec. NO STOPPING!
- Inside / Outside Touches - Alternating Feet;
Control the soccer ball in a Zig-Zag motion across the body using the inside and outside of both feet for 60 - 90 sec. NO STOPPING!
- Gates
Control the soccer ball using the inside of both feet. Keep the soccer ball square with your shoulders and make contact with the soccer ball using the inside of the feet.
- Roll Across Body, Inside Opposite Foot Control
Roll the ball with the right foot across your body, and control the ball with the inside of the (opposite) left foot. Roll the ball with the left foot, and control it with the inside of the right foot. Find a rhythm and continue for a set time.
- Pull Back Inside
Use the sole to pull the soccer ball back, and then kick it out with the inside of the same foot. Continue with the same foot, or alternate feet. It is crucial to lock your ankle and point the toes up when kicking the ball out.
- Express with the Soccer Ball
Dribble the ball with the freedom to experiment and try different skills with the ball. Keep the pace up to maximize touches and creativity with the soccer ball.
FAST-PACED, NO STOPPING, FREESTYLE with the BALL for 2 minutes!
TIME EVERY SOCCER EXERCISE 60 - 90 SEC, OR LONGER!
Eight Soccer Drills with the Ball from my training session with young boys different ages and various skill levels with the soccer ball. Watch the soccer training video and read about each drill.
Soccer Ball Control Training Drills using the agility ladder and cones to get touches and work on agility, speed, and coordination. Watch the training video and read about this soccer drill.
Ball Control Drills for Soccer with Cones to maximize touches with the soccer ball.
Soccer Drills with Cones to develop players dribbling skills by controlling the soccer ball through the cone grid and finishing with a shot on goal.
Better Ball Control Drills give players 100s of touches on the soccer ball to help players move towards achieving 10,000 hours of contacts on the soccer ball.
Soccer Drills to Improve Ball Control will focus on the touches and technique before adding more and more speed after getting comfortable with the soccer ball.
Ball Control, Agility and Speed Drills for Soccer using basic equipment to set this drill up. Agility ladder, cones and a soccer ball.
Simple Soccer Drill to develop touch on the ball and improve shooting off dribble. It is best to have 3 - 4 soccer balls so you can complete 3 - 4 repetitions one after another.
Ball Control Soccer Drills for Kids have to include lots of touches on the soccer ball, with different parts of the foot, and direction change with the ball.
U10 Soccer Training Drills focus on maximizing touches on the soccer ball through various turns and close control of the soccer ball. Apply this fun soccer training drill to any age group of soccer players for lots of touches, turns, creativity, and finishing with a shot on goal.
Adapt this Ball Control Soccer Drill in training, or get creative and add some things to it. Becoming a better soccer players takes a lot of work and dedication to training. The harder you work in training, transfers to how hard you will work in games.
Soccer Trapping Drills are done in repetition to help player get more touches on the ball coming from the air. This soccer exercise is going to help players build coordination on the ball, and first touch to turn into space with the ball coming from the air.
Beginner Soccer Drills are based on developing coordination, and getting familiar with the surface of the ball. Beginner soccer players may, or may not, have good balance and coordination, which helps in learning how to control the soccer ball using the feet.
Soccer Drills for Beginner Players are focused on fun and playing with the ball to improve the players coordination and skills with the soccer ball at their feet. This is a fun soccer drill for beginner soccer players, but it can also be adapted to more skilled players by getting creative with the training drill instructions.
Beginner Soccer Player Drills should be fun and entertaining. This soccer drill is simple and every player needs to have a soccer ball before the drill is started.
Simple Soccer Training Drills for players of all ages. This drill can be done with cones set up in a line or zig zag formation.
Coaching Kids Soccer is very rewarding. It is a great way to give back to the game through teaching, and motivating players to fall in love with the game of soccer.
Soccer Drills for Kids should be focused around fun and lots of touches on the ball. What better way to have fun than to simply play a small sided game with 2 goals to score on.
Small Sided Drills for Soccer are great for players of all ages. Younger players will benefit from small sided games as they are more involved in the game, both defensively and offensively.
Attacking Soccer Drill is a great way to build the attacking players confidence, decision making, and skills on the soccer ball. Defenders will also benefit by playing defense and trying to stop the attacking players.
Soccer Dribbling Drill with lots of fun and the game itself teaching players both attacking and defensive responsibilities. Players also have to be aware of the their number being called, sprinting into action to try and get to the ball and attack their opponent.
Passing Soccer Drill teaches players in possession of the ball to keep the soccer ball with the intention of completing passes splitting the defenders to earn a point.
Wide Attacking Soccer Drill teaches players to stretch the soccer field wide and open more space to build up the attack. Pass the ball wide and relieve pressure in the midfield.
1v1 Soccer Drill is a great way to improve the players confidence and skills on the ball. The objective for this soccer drill is to give players the freedom to take players 1 on 1 whenever they find themselves in the opponents half of the field.
First Touch Soccer Training is an essential part in every soccer players training routine. First touch soccer drills are a simple way to improve any player’s first touch on the soccer ball through repetition, and consistent training.
First Touch Soccer Drill done in practice, or out of practice with friends or parents. Players will develop better overall touch on the ball, and learn the positive habit of always running toward the pass, instead of waiting for the soccer ball.
First Touch Drills for Soccer need to focus on technique first. Young players try to do everything fast and the technique suffers. Teaching them to slow down and learn first is the best way in getting the technique correct.
First Touch in Soccer is crucial and more important as players get older and have less time on the soccer ball. Good first touch skills will allow players more time on the soccer ball to make creative decisions on the field.
First Touch Soccer Drills should play a very important part in every soccer players training routine. First touch soccer drills are a simple way to improve any player’s first touch on the soccer ball through repetition, and constant training.