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Receiving & First TouchBall Control Under PressureDecision MakingIntermediateAdvancedU11-U12Warm-UpFocused Drill
Juggling Touch Call-Out Progression
5-10 minutes Partner, Group 1 ball, 4 cones (to mark a small square)
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Goal
Keep the ball from touching the ground while strictly following the touch count command.
Setup
Create a 5x5 yard square. Two or more players stand inside the square facing each other.
Drill Instructions
1. Start juggling the ball between partners keeping it in the air. 2. When Player A passes to Player B, they must shout a number: 'One!', 'Two!', or 'Three!'. 3. Player B must use exactly that number of touches to control and return the ball to Player A.
Coach Tip
Focus on the 'prep touch'—make your first touch go slightly upward and toward your intended passing foot.
Avoid
Avoid standing flat-footed; stay on your toes to adjust to the ball's flight.
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Setup
Create a 5x5 yard square. Two or more players stand inside the square facing each other.
Drill Instructions
1. Start juggling the ball between partners keeping it in the air. 2. When Player A passes to Player B, they must shout a number: 'One!', 'Two!', or 'Three!'. 3. Player B must use exactly that number of touches to control and return the ball to Player A.
Goal
Keep the ball from touching the ground while strictly following the touch count command.
Coach Tip
Focus on the 'prep touch'—make your first touch go slightly upward and toward your intended passing foot.
Avoid
Avoid standing flat-footed; stay on your toes to adjust to the ball's flight.
Watch the Drill
Court diagram coming soon

Listen to your Coach
Coach Carter
A short spoken walk-through of this drill.
Ready to train?
Add this drill to your Active Drills to start tracking time and progress.
AI Coach feedback
Upload or record a clip of yourself on this drill and your AI coach will spot what's working and what to fix next.
