Dribbling is a vital skill for any level of soccer player. An excellent dribbler can maintain control of the ball even under great pressure. To become better dribbler, you must consistently just work at it until it becomes second nature. Here’s some ideas to learn about dribbling:<\/p>\n
Learn to use all surfaces of the foot like the sole, the inside outside of the foot, and the instep (the laces). In speed dribbling, you will usually use your instep. Use small touches to keep the ball close to you. Practice lightly advancing the ball forward with each step. This gives you ultimate control.<\/p>\n
Keep your head up. Even though you lose the ball, try to keep your head up and look for it, kind of like a blind man learning to “see” with his other senses. A terrific way to beat an opponent is by using an abrupt change of pace. Commonly called the stop and go, the player simply has to stop the ball with his sole and in quick succession advance forward with great speed.<\/p>\n
Always keep your body between your ball and the defender. Whenever a defender applies pressure to you, try to keep carefully the foot with the ball farthest from him. Use your hands to create space but be mindful not to foul your opponent. Learn to use your off foot. If you watch professional soccer, you will notice that the very best strikers have an excellent left-footed strike.<\/p>\n