The one thing every soccer player needs help with...
Parents and Friends,
We’ve all seen kids lacking the confidence to get the ball under control and dribble with it. Kicking the ball forward then becomes the first and only option.
What is dribbling? It’s CLOSE control of the ball. Quick touches that give a player the ability to change direction at speed.
It is essentially ball mastery, so the ball feels like a part of your body.
Think Messi! The ball appears to be TIED TO HIS FOOT as he weaves past defenders changing angles constantly.
While Messi is the master kids must develop their dribbling technique to a comfort level. It’s crucial to staying in the game long-term.
Here are my top FOUR basic dribbling tips:
1) Use the inside (‘big toe’) and outside (‘little toe’) of your foot
2) Keep the ball within playing distance.
3) Take quick small steps.
4) Dribble with your head up.
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