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Ball Control Under PressureDribbling & Beating DefendersFinishing & ShootingIntermediateFoundationalU9-U10Focused Drill
Figure-8 Control to Quick Strike
5-10 minutes Solo, Partner, Group 1 soccer ball, 2 cones, 1 goal
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Goal
Complete the Figure-8 with at least 6 touches and get a shot off within 1 second of exiting the cones.
Setup
Place two cones 1 yard apart at the top of the penalty box. Start at the penalty spot facing away from the goal.
Drill Instructions
1. Start at the penalty spot and dribble toward the cones at the top of the box. 2. Perform a tight Figure-8 weave around the two cones using small, quick touches. 3. Upon exiting the figure-8, immediately turn and strike the ball into the corner of the goal.
Coach Tip
Keep your knees bent and chest over the ball while weaving to maintain balance for the shot.
Avoid
Taking too many 'setup' touches after the figure-8; the exit touch should be your shooting setup.
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Setup
Place two cones 1 yard apart at the top of the penalty box. Start at the penalty spot facing away from the goal.
Drill Instructions
1. Start at the penalty spot and dribble toward the cones at the top of the box. 2. Perform a tight Figure-8 weave around the two cones using small, quick touches. 3. Upon exiting the figure-8, immediately turn and strike the ball into the corner of the goal.
Goal
Complete the Figure-8 with at least 6 touches and get a shot off within 1 second of exiting the cones.
Coach Tip
Keep your knees bent and chest over the ball while weaving to maintain balance for the shot.
Avoid
Taking too many 'setup' touches after the figure-8; the exit touch should be your shooting setup.
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.