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Ball control drills for young players
- 8 min
- 4–12 players
- 3v3
- 5v5
- Technique & Skills
Several simple ball control drills for children about 6–9 years old where every player has their own ball in a small area. Practise guiding, stopping and changing direction with the ball. Source: KS Performance.
What the coach should look for
- Keep the ball close to your feet – small touches.
- Look up so you do not bump into others.
- Try different parts of the foot: inside, outside, sole.
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