Ball control practices

10 complete practices to work on ball control. Explore each scenario, watch for progress and choose the next lesson from what your team does.

Dribble and Stop

U830 / 45 / 60 min6–10 players

Control a moving ball and stop with balance.

Turn Through Gates

U830 / 45 / 60 min6–10 players

Change direction into an open exit.

Protect Your Ball

U830 / 45 / 60 min6–10 players

Keep the ball on the side away from an opponent.

One Against One

U830 / 45 / 60 min6–12 players

Choose a route past a patient defender.

First Touch Away

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Direct the first touch away from pressure.

Receive Across the Body

U11–U1230 / 45 / 60 min8–14 players

Receive with an open body shape for a forward action.

Boundary Brakes

U830 / 45 / 60 min6–10 players

Stop before space runs out, then leave through a clear inside route.

Check Behind, Turn Ahead

U830 / 45 / 60 min6–10 players

Use a shoulder check before receiving to choose the open turning exit.

Corner Escape

U830 / 45 / 60 min6–10 players

Use a braking touch and a sideways turn to leave a tight corner under control.

Control Choices Trail

U830 / 45 / 60 min6–10 players

Link a boundary stop, a checked turn and a useful return in a changing route.