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Run with the ball, then stop it dead

Run with the ball at speed over 20 m, then slow down and stop it on the line with the sole of your foot.

Players
Just you
Space
25 × 5 m
Kit
1 ball, 4 cones
Time
10 minutes
Age
All ages
You
  • Pass
  • Run
  • Dribble

Set up

  • Mark a start line and a finish line 20 m apart.

How it works

  1. Push the ball out in front and run onto it.
  2. About 5 m before the finish, switch to small touches and slow down.
  3. Stop the ball exactly on the line with the sole of your foot.
  4. Walk back. Eight runs.

What to work on

  • With space in front, push the ball a couple of strides ahead with your laces and chase it.
  • Look up between pushes.
  • To slow down, shorten your steps and touch it every stride.
  • Sole on top of the ball to stop it, not under it.

Easier

Shorter distance, and jog.

Harder

Time each run with a friend. It is one of the tests in the skill check.

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