How To Improve Your Football Dribbling

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If you have control of the ball, the opposing team doesn't. This sounds simple, but so many players overcomplicate it. Improve your dribbling, and you'll be able to keep possession of the ball and move play forward for your team.

Dribbling in football involves controlling the ball with your feet while moving across the field. It's crucial for maintaining possession, navigating through opponents, and creating scoring opportunities.

If you want to play for elite academy clubs, your dribbling is something coaches will look for.

Good dribbling skills can set you apart from other players and are essential for both offensive and defensive plays. Let's get you there!

Dribbling Drills for Beginners

Here are 2 simple drills you can use to improve your dribbling today.

Close Control Drill

Set up 5 cones in a straight line.
Dribble the ball through the cones using the same foot. This helps you practice using both the instep and the outstep to control the ball.
Focus on keeping the ball close to your feet. Don't touch the ball too hard or you'll lose control. Keep it nice and tight!

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Figure 8 Drill

Place two cones a few feet apart.
Dribble the ball in a figure-eight pattern around the cones, using both feet. This helps you with shifting balance and weight across both sides of your body.
When you are confident, start picking up your speed. This will make it harder to change direction at the end of the cone, but that will really pay off on game day.

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Want more advanced tips and drills to improve your dribbling?

The drills we've shown you in this article are suitable for beginners, but we understand if you want more elite learning. Our Street to Stadium training app features hours of content helping you to become a better player in the fastest time possible.

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Football scholarships at top universities
Tryouts at elite academy clubs like PSG and Barcelona
Division 1 games in competitive leagues
Junior Premier League appearances

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