Soccer drill
Shuffles
Shuffling the ball side to side between your insoles trains the close, controlled touches you use to shield the ball and shift it away from a defender.
How to do it
Using the inside sole of each foot, push the ball quickly from one foot to the other in a side-to-side rhythm, keeping it directly in front of you. Take a practice run first, then go for 30 seconds at pace and record your count.
More drills in Ball Mastery
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 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.