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Juggling Mastery Progression

Enhance touch and control using progressive juggling techniques.

Ball Control15-167-89-1011-1213-14Seniorgroup1 players minimumstarstarstarstarstar4.7 (29)
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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Ball for each player
Setup
  1. Area: Open area with lines spaced evenly apart, sized to give each player room to juggle freely
  2. Group: 1 player starting with a ball in hand, positioned in a line formation with even spacing from others
  3. Equipment: 1 ball per player, no additional equipment required
Instructions
  1. For Juggling 1: Drop the ball onto the foot, use laces for contact, and catch it. Alternate feet.
  2. Juggling 2: Repeat the drop onto the thigh, alternate sides.
  3. Juggling 3: Drop onto thigh, juggle to foot, then hands. Alternate legs.
  4. Juggling 4: Alternate juggling with feet before catching.
  5. Juggling 5: Roll the ball inwards with the sole, flick up, then catch. Alternate feet.
  6. Juggling 6: As in 5, juggle to other foot before catching.
Coaching Points
  • Develop close ball control
  • Maintain a positive attitude
  • Stay light on feet
  • Keep a rhythm
  • Bend knees slightly
  • Relax on each touch
  • Continuously practice juggling
  • Introduce varied juggling combinations
  • Improve balance and coordination
  • Enhance ball manipulation skills
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase juggling height to challenge control.
2. Include additional juggling sequences before catching.
Make it easier:
1. Allow players to catch the ball more frequently.
2. Use a smaller, lighter ball to simplify control.
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