First touch with directional control
Dribbling
- Description
- Practice the first touch and specifically receiving the ball in a way that the player guides it away from the marked area. Players are positioned in two opposite lines. A player from the yellow team starts running to the marked area, at which point a player from the blue team passes the ball to the center of the area. The yellow player's task is to direct the ball in a predetermined direction, for example to the right back diagonal (blue dashed line), and then dribble it to the other line for the next player. The blue team player who made the pass now moves to the area, receives the ball and guides it in the agreed direction. In this drill, it can be predetermined which part of the foot should be used for the first touch, for example with the outside or inside of the foot.
- Quality factors
- The player's first touch guides the ball in a controlled manner in the predetermined direction. The player must be able to control the ball throughout the entire performance, especially during the turn and dribbling. The dribbling should be purposeful and efficient. The pass must be accurate and appropriate (strength, direction, timing) so that the receiver can process the ball smoothly.
- Key questions
- How do you ensure a good first touch? In which direction and with which part of the foot should the touch be taken? How does body position affect the quality of the touch?