Soccer juggling is a skill that involves keeping a soccer ball in the air using various parts of the body, including the feet, legs, chest, and head.
Juggling is a fundamental skill for soccer players as it improves ball control, coordination, and balance. It also helps players develop their touch and feel for the ball, which is essential for making quick and accurate passes, shots, and maneuvers on the field.
Here's a quick guide on how to perform Soccer Juggling:
Start by positioning yourself in a comfortable and open space.
The first step is to get comfortable with the ball by dribbling it around with your feet. Once you're ready to start, roll it back onto the top of your dominant foot and flip it into the air.
Next, try to keep the ball in the air using that one foot. Start by tapping the ball up with your toe and then move on to using the inside and outside of your foot, keeping the ball in the air.
Start experimenting with different parts of your foot, such as the inside, outside, heel, and toe, to see which areas you are most comfortable using.
As you become more comfortable, try to keep the ball in the air for longer periods of time. Count how many juggles you can do in a row!
Once you can consistently keep the ball in the air for several juggles, try using both feet to kick the ball. Start by tapping the ball back and forth between your feet and then move on to using different parts of your feet or body to keep the ball in the air.
What makes Soccer Juggling effective?
As you become more advanced, you can incorporate other parts of your body into your juggling routine. This will help you develop your touch and control, which is essential for making quick and accurate passes, shots, and maneuvers on the field.
For example, try using your chest and head to control the ball. Practicing these moves can assist in your passing and receiving skills.
How the Dribbleup Smart Soccer Ball can help
One of the best ways to improve your juggling skills is to use the Dribbleup app and trainers. Although the Dribbleup app doesn't directly feature juggling, it's designed to help players of all skill levels improve their ball control, coordination, and balance with a variety of other drills that are tailored to your skill level, so you can progress at your own pace.
The Dribbleup Smart Soccer Ball works with tons of soccer classes and programs taught by elite virtual coaches on the Dribbleup App. These coaches teach new classes every day as well as provide countless training tips, which can help develop your touch and feel for the ball on the field.
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