Soccer
Wall First-Touch Series
Soften the first touch
10 min
5 x 60 seconds
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward soften the first touch.
Instructions
- 1Play firm passes into a wall from eight yards.
- 2Take the return with one touch into a one-yard target square.
- 3Alternate inside, outside and laces surfaces.
What to focus on
Cushioning the ball into space, not stopping it dead.
Recommended reps
5 x 60 seconds
Common mistake
Standing flat-footed and reaching for the ball.