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Ball Mastery Circuit

Each player works individually in their own grid: toe taps, inside/outside rolls, sole rolls, figure-8 dribbles

Theme

Technical

Duration

25 min

Players (min–rec–max)

14–14–14

Equipment

balls, cones

Set-up

Each player works individually in their own grid: toe taps, inside/outside rolls, sole rolls, figure-8 dribbles. Rotate through five moves on the coach's call every 90 seconds.

Coaching points

  • Head up — feel the ball, don't stare at it
  • Both feet; no hiding on your strong side today

Progressions

  • Add a direction change on a visual cue from the coach
  • Pair players to mirror each other's moves for light pressure