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Seven drills to improve your first touch
- 10 min
- 2–8 players
- 7v7
- 9v9
- 5v5
- Technique & Skills
Seven technical drills for a partner or team training the first touch: the inside of the foot (out and in), the outside of the foot, backward touches with the outside and inside, and dribbling straight off the touch. Source: AD Football Training Videos.
What the coach should look for
- Meet the ball softly – cushion it with your foot.
- Direct the touch the way you want to go.
- Practise both feet equally.
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