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How
To Dribble In Soccer
An essential part of playing soccer is to
know how to dribble. It can be one of the safer ways to get
the ball to where you want to go, since the ball is always
in close proximity to your body where you can defend it. However,
it is essential to know how to do it properly.
One of the first things to consider is the variety
of moves that you can perform while dribbling. Being able to work on
these and improve them will make it that much easier for you
to get up the field and score. It also gives you more of an
arsenal to work with, so that the other team does not learn
to anticipate your movements.
The stop
and go involves a change of pace. If you are jogging
slowly with the ball and the defender is next to you, you can
stop for a second and then burst past. You can put the sole
of your foot on top of the ball for the second that you pause.
Then simply push it forward when you go again. The pause may
confuse the other player long enough for you to shoot ahead.
The cut
back involves using the inside of your foot to send
the ball back behind your body. This is often effective if
you tie it in with a fake shot. You fake a pass, cut the ball
back, and start going in a different direction to fake the
defender out.
A fake
shot is just what it sounds like – you bring your leg
back like you are going to shoot a pass or take a shot at the
goal. Instead, move the ball to the left or right with your
foot to get ready for your next play. With any luck, the defender
is preparing to follow your shot and not watching the change.
The inside
outside is another form of a fake shot. You fake
like you are going to inside by carrying the ball to the inside
for a few steps. Once you think that the defender is not ready,
push the ball to the outside with the outside of your foot,
and use the extra space to cross the all, pass, or make a shot.
Or do the opposite, and outside and inside and fake going out
and then run in.
You can also get the defender to think that they can go for
the ball, but exposing it as if they could steal it. When they
move in, cut the ball away and move. Only do this if you are
totally confident that you can move the ball though – it will
totally backfire if the defender ends up with the ball.
These are just some of the moves that you can do. The biggest
idea is to always keep your opponent guessing as to which way
you are going next, and keep you eyes open for a chance to
move and lose them. Constantly keeping in contact with the
ball will make it easier to control and allow for sharp cuts
and quick getaways.
Of course, learning the perfect dribbling techniques does
not happen overnight. You will constantly need to practice
to improve. Drills are a great way to do this.
If you are practicing alone, you can use almost anything to
perform your drills. Cones work great, but if you do not have
any they are not essential. Anything from dandelions in your
front yard to pieces of playground equipment can be useful.
Try dribbling in and out of your “defenders”, seeing how close
you can come without touching any of them. Try doing the drill
with just your right foot and then just your left to improve
both, and then alternate.
Obviously, having a partner or teammate to practice with can
be even better. With a teammate, practice going from one end
of the field to the other with the ball. Take turns between
yourselves with alternating between dribbling and defending.
Encourage your opponent to try different moves to get the ball
away.
Remember, as with all other things soccer related you can
only improve with practice! Take time to work on your dribbling
skills every day, and you will soon see your abilities improve.
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