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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- - Cones to mark the 20x20 yard practice area.
- - Footballs, one per player.
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 1 player spaced evenly with others around the perimeter of the area, each with a ball
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners of the 20x20 yard area, 1 football per player
Instructions
- Players push the ball forward and pull it back using the sole of their foot.
- Pass the ball behind the standing leg with the inside of the foot.
- Control the ball quickly with the sole of the opposite foot.
- Progress through skill stages: start with a stationary ball, then increase touch speed, and finally add different ball manipulation moves.
Coaching Points
- Maintain close ball control.
- Keep your head up for better awareness.
- Foster a positive and focused mindset.
- Perfect the dragging and rotating techniques.
- Increase speed as proficiency develops.
- Keep knees slightly bent and stay light on your feet.
- Ensure smooth rhythm in movements.
- Encourage gradual increase in move speed and fluency.
- Master distinct stepping techniques with accuracy.
- Cultivate balance and coordination through practice.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the speed required for each move.
2. Introduce more challenging combination moves.
3. Reduce the size of the practice area.
Make it easier:
1. Allow more time for each execution.
2. Use larger space for easier control.
3. Simplify the move by removing the behind-leg pass.
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