How to do the drill
- 1
Stand 5 steps (about 10 feet) from the wall. Set a cone 5 steps behind you.
- 2
Pass to the wall, then turn sideways so you can see the wall and the cone.
- 3
Let the ball roll across you and touch it toward the cone with your back foot.
- 4
Dribble to the cone and come back. Do 10 turning left and 10 turning right.
- 5
Count each turn you make in one touch. Log your total out of 20.
Coaching cues
- Open your hips.
- Look over your shoulder.
- Back foot takes it.
What good looks like
Your first touch moves the ball past your body toward the cone, and you are off running with it.
Safety
Use a brick or concrete wall or a rebounder, only with a parent's OK, away from windows and the street. Keep the cone path clear.
Why this drill
Turning with your first touch saves a touch and gets you facing the goal before a defender can close in.
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