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Inside-outside touches

Push the ball with the inside of one foot, then the outside of the same foot, moving it side to side. Great for dribbling and changing direction.

U7 to adultAges
1 (or with a parent)Players
2 x 2 mArea
2 to 5 minsTime

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Set-up

  • A space about 3 x 3 metres is enough: a hallway, patio or garden.
  • Clear the space of anything breakable, and have an adult nearby for younger players.

Equipment: A ball

How it works

  1. Small touch across with the inside of your right foot.
  2. Bring it back with the outside of the same foot.
  3. Do a set, then swap feet.

Coaching points

  • Touches stay close.
  • Bend your knees.
  • Speed up only when it's clean.

Three levels

  • Easy: 10 each foot
  • Harder: 20 each foot
  • Hardest: 30 each foot

Remember: Inside, outside, keep it close

Make it easier

  • Walk the pattern slowly.

Make it harder

  • Both feet: inside right, inside left, outside right, outside left.

AttackersDefendersKeeper / neutral- - โ†’ Passโ†’ Runใ€ฐโ†’ Dribble

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