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Dribbling & Beating DefendersBall Control Under PressureWeak FootFoundationalU6-U8Warm-UpFocused Drill
Figure-8 Ball Control
5-10 minutes Solo, Partner 1 ball per player, 2 cones
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Goal
Maintain close control of the ball throughout the turns without hitting the cones.
Setup
Place two cones on the ground approximately 3 to 5 yards apart.
Drill Instructions
1. Start at one cone with the ball at your feet. 2. Dribble toward the opposite cone and circle around it. 3. Return to the first cone and circle it from the opposite side, creating a continuous figure-8 pattern. 4. Use both the inside and outside of both feet to guide the ball.
Coach Tip
Keep your knees bent and take small 'foundational' touches—every step should be a touch on the ball.
Avoid
Avoid using only your dominant foot or taking large touches that send the ball too far away from your body.
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Setup
Place two cones on the ground approximately 3 to 5 yards apart.
Drill Instructions
1. Start at one cone with the ball at your feet. 2. Dribble toward the opposite cone and circle around it. 3. Return to the first cone and circle it from the opposite side, creating a continuous figure-8 pattern. 4. Use both the inside and outside of both feet to guide the ball.
Goal
Maintain close control of the ball throughout the turns without hitting the cones.
Coach Tip
Keep your knees bent and take small 'foundational' touches—every step should be a touch on the ball.
Avoid
Avoid using only your dominant foot or taking large touches that send the ball too far away from your body.
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.