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First Touch drills

8 drills that build first touch, each with step-by-step instructions and 8 with video.

Juggle (All Parts)

Free juggling across feet, thighs and head builds all-round air control and the composure to keep the ball alive from any touch.

5 min Ball Mastery First Touch

Juggle (Feet Only)

Juggling with your feet builds the soft, balanced first touch and air control that translate directly into cushioning passes out of the air in a game.

5 min Ball Mastery First Touch

Juggle (Head Only)

Heading repetitions build the timing, neck strength and soft contact that make controlled headers and aerial duels feel natural.

5 min Ball Mastery First Touch

Juggle Left (Kick Catch)

Kicking the ball straight up with your left foot and catching it — with no spin and without moving — builds the clean, square laces contact that is the foundation of juggling and striking with your weaker foot.

5 min Ball Mastery First Touch Weak Foot

Juggle Right (Kick Catch)

Kicking the ball straight up with your right foot and catching it — no spin, without moving — grooves the clean, square laces contact that underpins juggling and striking the ball.

5 min Ball Mastery First Touch

Juggle (Thighs Only)

Thigh juggling trains the cushioned thigh touch used to control dropping balls and bring them under control before they hit the ground.

5 min Ball Mastery First Touch

Throw, Trap & Return

Cushioning a thrown or dropping ball and returning it cleanly trains the aerial first touch that turns awkward bouncing balls into controlled, usable possession.

3 sets × 10 reps First Touch Passing

Wall Pass Reps

Passing against a wall and controlling the rebound is the fastest way to groove a crisp inside-foot pass and a clean first touch — the two things you do most in a game.

3 sets × 20 reps First Touch Passing

Schedule first touch work into your athlete's week.

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