Inside-Outside Dribble

Objective

Develop rhythmic close control using alternating inside and outside touches.

Equipment

• Ball
• Cones

Instructions

1. 1

   Stand with the ball at your feet, no cones needed.

2. 2

   Touch the ball with the inside of your right foot to the right, then the outside of your right foot back to centre.

3. 3

   Repeat continuously for 30 seconds, then switch to the left foot.

4. 4

   Progress to moving forward slowly while maintaining the pattern.

Coaching Points

• ✓ Soft touches — the ball should travel no more than 12 inches each way.
• ✓ Stay on the balls of your feet throughout.
• ✓ Build speed only once the rhythm is consistent.

Age Notes

Variations

• → Add a cone gate 10 yards away and dribble through using the pattern.
• → Race a partner through a slalom to add competitive pressure.