Soccer drill
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.
How to do it
Drop the ball, strike it straight up with the laces of your right foot with no spin, and catch it with your hands without moving from your spot. Reset and repeat. Practice for 5 minutes, then record your best count of clean catches taken from the same standing spot.
More drills in Ball Mastery or First Touch
Baby V's Right and Left Foot
The 'baby V' — pulling the ball back and pushing it out at an angle with the same foot — builds the tight, V-shaped touch that escapes pressure and opens a new passing or dribbling angle.
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.
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.
Juggle (Head Only)
Heading repetitions build the timing, neck strength and soft contact that make controlled headers and aerial duels feel natural.
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.
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.