A good soccer player at any level must be able to accelerate quickly in all directions, decelerate from all directions, and quickly re-accelerate once again. They must have great balance and body awareness to control the ball and avoid defenders. A good soccer player must have great agility at one moment and lasting endurance the next.
Soccer ball slalom drill
This can be done with soccer balls or cones if you don't have soccer balls. Place each ball/cone 20-24 inches apart in a straight line. Start at the first ball with your right foot on the top of the ball and the left to the side. Quickly jump over the ball so the left foot is now on top and the right is planted to the outside. The key is to be soft with the foot on the ball so it doesn't move. Repeat this slalom pattern for the length of 8 to 10 soccer balls/cones and finish with a 10 yard sprint.
*Younger athletes will need to be careful of putting too much weight on the ball with the top foot. Too much weight on the ball can cause loss of balance.
*Keep the shoulders over the ball and try not to sway your shoulders outside your foot base.
*Perform 3-6 reps and 1-2 sets
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