In football, controlling and manipulating the ball is very important. Dribbling well will make it easier for you to pass and make shots. Want to get better at this basic skill? You can practice various dribbling techniques with different parts of both feet. Doing so will help you learn better ball control, as well as maintain better movement and balance when dribbling in a match.
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Part 1 of 2: Practice Good Dribbling Basic Techniques
Step 1. Make a gentle touch with the ball
Every time it makes contact with the ball, it is called a “touch”. By making gentle touches, you'll be making more contact with the ball, which will initially slow down acceleration. However, as you get used to contacting the ball, the ball will become easier to control.
The more often your feet touch the ball, the more you can control the movement of the ball
Step 2. Always keep the ball close to both feet
Keep both knees bent as you pass back and forth with the insides of both feet. The body must be between the opposing player and the ball. You'll also be able to change direction more quickly.
When the ball is kept close to both feet, it will be more difficult for opposing players to get the ball. This is also called fencing the ball
Step 3. Use your toes in front of you to dribble
To dribble, or carry the ball across the court, you must pass the ball back and forth with the insides of both feet. At the same time, make congklang movements as you walk down the field, don't just run. By chomping, the ball will always be kept close to the feet. Positioning your hips and legs when you're chomping will also help you get along the court quickly. Keep the toe of the forefoot always in front when galloping. This keeps the ball and forefoot in constant contact, for maximum speed and balance.
This does not apply when making a cut (change direction with one quick touch), stop, reverse direction, etc. This only applies to dribbling down the field with the maximum possible speed and control
Step 4. Always keep the ball in the lower side of your peripheral vision
Beginners tend to focus their entire field of vision on the ball when practicing their dribbling skills. Instead, you should practice watching the ball with the underside of your peripheral vision as quickly as possible.
By keeping your eye on the ball with the underside of your surroundings, you can more easily keep your eyes on the rest of the court. This will help to see the gaps between the opponent's defences, the teammate's open positions, the scoring positions, and so on
Step 5. Change the speed
Moving forward in a predictable manner became the easiest way for the opponent to stop someone. Practice changing the speed while dribbling. This way, you can more freely change the speed in confusing ways, so that it is difficult for your opponent to anticipate.
Step 6. Use your body to protect the ball
Fence the ball with your body when opposing players approach. You can use your whole body to protect the ball. Use your arms, legs and shoulders to keep opposing players away from the ball. Don't just push or kick opposing players. You can also try to protect the ball with the foot that is farthest from the opposing player.
Part 2 of 2: Doing Dribbling Exercises
Step 1. Practice dribbling on the court
Find an open, long area where you can practice sprinting while using a gentle touch with the toes of your feet in front. Keep the ball about 0.5 meters in front rather than up to 2 meters. In open fields, congklang should turn into more like running, as you don't need to control the ball much.
Step 2. Practice dribbling quickly
Dribble quickly means carrying the ball down the field with speed and control. For proper technique for fast dribbling, the ankle should be slightly bent inward and the front of the foot facing down. In this way, the outside of the toe contacts the ball slightly above the middle toe.
This method will result in contact with the ball every five to eight steps. Make contact with the ball as you run without slowing down too much
Step 3. Dribble snaking through a row of cones on one leg
Attach five cones, each about a meter apart, and use one foot to weave the ball through the cones. Use alternating between the toe and the inside of the foot instep to pass the ball back and forth between the cones. Once you reach the end of the five cones, turn around and repeat through the cones in a different direction. You can do this exercise in several sets at once such as going back and forth three times before resting.
- If you drop the cone, it means you're too fast or you don't have enough control of the ball. Slow down a bit until you no longer drop the cone.
- Since being able to use both feet is so important in soccer, don't try this exercise with just your dominant foot. Do this exercise, rest, and then repeat with the other leg.
Step 4. Perform a crossover exercise through the cones with both feet
This exercise requires the instep of both legs. Pass the ball forward between the cones with one foot, and then pass the ball back with the other foot while dribbling it through the next row of cones. This side-to-side move is great for practicing sudden ball changes.
You don't have to make one touch with each foot between each row of cones. You can stop the ball with the inside of your foot before using it to pass the ball back. Always control the ball and perform this exercise at the maximum possible speed. If you're looking down at the ball as it passes through the cone, keep practicing until you can figure out where the ball is without looking
Step 5. Perform the inside-outside exercise through the cone with both feet
Give the ball a bit of momentum to go through the row of cones with the inside instep of the side you started on. If you start by passing the ball from the left side of the cone, use your left foot. Then use the other end of the foot to continue the motion of the ball through the same row of cones.
Take one more step with the first foot without touching the ball. Then use the inside of the previous foot instep to catch the ball. Repeat through the next row of cones
Step 6. Do the roll-inside exercise
Place your feet on the ball, then roll the ball between the cones. You must roll at a certain angle, so that the ball rolls in front of the foot you used to roll. Then use the inside of the instep of the other foot to catch the ball, before using the roll maneuver again to pass the ball back.
As with the inside-outside exercise, take one more step with the first rolling foot between the moment of stopping the ball with the inside of the foot and the next roll. This allows you to position yourself properly
Step 7. Perform the practice of passing the ball back and forth without attaching a cone
You can easily practice crossover skills without the presence of cones. Start by passing the ball between your legs without moving forward. Just use the inside of both feet to pass the ball back and forth. Practice this maneuver at different speeds, and also while introducing forward and backward motions.
Tips
- Watch how professional players dribble. Try watching a few videos and watch how they do sneak and dodge moves.
- Be sure to do this dribbling exercise with both feet and not rely too much on your dominant foot. Being able to use both feet means better ball control.
- First train the skills, and then train the speed. Speed will be obtained after repeated.
- Remember that in real match situations, a good pass is always preferable to trying to get past an opposing player. Dribbling is meant to create chances for passes and shots, not just a display of foot agility.
- Try to find a partner who wants to practice defending against you. Ability will increase most and fastest if you practice with other people rather than alone.
- Keep your eyes up so you don't bump into other players. Also, instead of the inside of the foot, try passing the ball to another player with the outside of the foot.
- Learn ball control, as this is the root of all soccer skills, including dribbling, first touch and passing.
- You can string these exercises together or even create your own versions and combinations to hone certain skills in dribbling.
