Activity
Juggling and Ball Control
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Ball Control
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Ball Control
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Ball Control
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Ball Control
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Ball Control
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Ball Control
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Ball Control
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Ball Control
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Ball Control
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Ball Control
Juggling and Ball Control
Learning Outcomes
Improve ball control and touch.
Build confidence in handling the ball with both feet.
Develop the ability to maintain possession under pressure.
Description Of Activity
Players practice juggling the ball using their feet, thighs, and head, trying to maintain control.
Start with simple foot juggles and gradually move to more complex patterns (e.g., using thighs or head).
The focus is on maintaining balance, touch, and control with different parts of the body.
Variations
Add a challenge to see who can juggle the most times without dropping the ball.
Change the style of juggling (e.g., alternating feet, using thighs, or incorporating head juggles).
Coaching Tips
Encourage players to keep the ball in front of them and use small, controlled touches.
Focus on using both feet to juggle the ball.
Challenge players to increase the number of juggles and reduce mistakes.
Equipment/Material Required
Footballs