dribbling and ball control
Absolute ball control is the key to the game! Dribbling isn't just about speed; it's about having the ball under control at all times – whether sprinting, making sudden changes of direction, or under pressure from the opposition. The better your technique, the more confident your moves. This is where it all depends on whether you dictate the game or simply react.
Do you want to control the ball so that you can dictate the next move at any time? Then secure your free initial consultation now and become the player who makes a difference!
Exercises for passing with ball reception and ball control
The exercises are mostly arranged according to difficulty to allow for a gradual increase in demands.
In addition, many of these exercises can easily be performed with more players by forming additional groups.
As a coach, there are of course no limits to what you can do – you can vary, combine or adapt the exercises to suit the needs of your players and training goals.
1. Simple ball reception
✓ Goal: Control the ball after a flat pass.
✓ Setup: Two players face each other in a 10x10 meter field.
✓ Number of players: 2 players
✓ Procedure: Player A plays a flat pass to player B. Player B stops the ball with the inside of his foot and passes it back with the other foot after two contacts.
✓ Coaching tips:
Secure your ankle to stop the ball precisely.
Tilt your upper body slightly forward to maintain balance.
✓ Variations:
Limit ball contacts to a maximum of one.
Play the pass harder to increase the difficulty.
2. Ball reception with change of direction
✓ Goal: To control the ball and change direction at the same time.
✓ Setup: Two players, 10x10 meter field.
✓ Number of players: 2 players
✓ Procedure: Player A passes the ball to Player B, who receives the ball with the inside of his foot and takes it in a new direction. Player B then makes a 90° turn to the left or right and returns the ball.
✓ Coaching tips:
Use the first contact to steer the ball in the new direction.
Look up in front of the reception to scan the room.
✓ Variations:
Add cones as opponents to simulate more pressure.
Reduce the time for changing direction to a maximum of two seconds.
3. Receiving the ball with the chest
✓ Goal: Safely control high balls.
✓ Setup: One player passes, the other stands ready to receive the ball. Playing area: 10x10 meters.
✓ Number of players: 2 players
✓ Procedure: Player A throws the ball up, Player B receives it with his chest and brings it to the ground in a controlled manner before returning it.
✓ Coaching tips:
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Arch your chest slightly upwards to cushion the ball.
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Lower your body quickly after contact to maintain control.
✓ Variations:
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Throw the ball from different heights.
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Add a bounce before receiving the ball.
4. Ball carrying while running
✓ Goal: Control the ball at full speed.
✓ Setup: 20x10 meter field, one player passes, the other runs in.
✓ Number of players: 2 players
✓ Procedure: Player B runs at high speed towards a passed ball, takes it with the first contact in the direction of travel and passes it on after two contacts.
✓ Coaching tips:
Timing is crucial – the ball should arrive at the perfect moment.
Use the outside of your foot or the inside of your foot to control the ball precisely.
✓ Variations:
Add a defender to put pressure from behind.
Reduce the size of the playing field to simulate tight spaces.
4. Ball carrying while running
✓ Goal: Control the ball at full speed.
✓ Setup: 20x10 meter field, one player passes, the other runs in.
✓ Number of players: 2 players
✓ Procedure: Player B runs at high speed towards a passed ball, takes it with the first contact in the direction of travel and passes it on after two contacts.
✓ Coaching tips:
Timing is crucial – the ball should arrive at the perfect moment.
Use the outside of your foot or the inside of your foot to control the ball precisely.
✓ Variations:
Add a defender to put pressure from behind.
Reduce the size of the playing field to simulate tight spaces.
4. Ball carrying while running
✓ Goal: Control the ball at full speed.
✓ Setup: 20x10 meter field, one player passes, the other runs in.
✓ Number of players: 2 players
✓ Procedure: Player B runs at high speed towards a passed ball, takes it with the first contact in the direction of travel and passes it on after two contacts.
✓ Coaching tips:
Timing is crucial – the ball should arrive at the perfect moment.
Use the outside of your foot or the inside of your foot to control the ball precisely.
✓ Variations:
Add a defender to put pressure from behind.
Reduce the size of the playing field to simulate tight spaces.
4. Ball carrying while running
✓ Goal: Control the ball at full speed.
✓ Setup: 20x10 meter field, one player passes, the other runs in.
✓ Number of players: 2 players
✓ Procedure: Player B runs at high speed towards a passed ball, takes it with the first contact in the direction of travel and passes it on after two contacts.
✓ Coaching tips:
Timing is crucial – the ball should arrive at the perfect moment.
Use the outside of your foot or the inside of your foot to control the ball precisely.
✓ Variations:
Add a defender to put pressure from behind.
Reduce the size of the playing field to simulate tight spaces.
Absolute ball control is the key to the game! Dribbling isn't just about speed; it's about having the ball under control at all times – whether sprinting, making sudden changes of direction, or under pressure from the opposition. The better your technique, the more confident your moves. This is where it all depends on whether you dictate the game or simply react.
Do you want to control the ball so that you can dictate the next move at any time? Then secure your free initial consultation now and become the player who makes a difference!