Ball mastery - foundations warm up
Player moves the ball quickly side to side with the inside of both feet while staying balanced over the ball. Use this as a warm-up or first-touch prep drill to build rhythm, coordination, and close control in a small space.
Equipment
Ball
Coaching points
- Stay light on the toes
- Use quick inside touches
- Keep the ball under the body
- Maintain a steady rhythm.
Common mistakes
- Ball gets too far away
- Standing flat-footed
- Looking down the whole time
- Using the wrong foot surface
Action video
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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
50 × 2 sets
Touches
50
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