Figure 8 Dribbling

To improve close control of the soccer ball in small areas

• 1 soccer ball
• 2 cones (1-yard apart)

Start at one cone with the soccer ball and dribble around the cones in a figure 8 pattern.

Practice using different parts of your foot with both feet you.

Repeat this 5 times in an anti-clockwise direction, then 5 times in a clockwise direction.

Here are some different variations: Only use the inside/outside/sole of your foot

Try moving backward through the figure 8 pattern Only use 1 foot Try and time yourself to see how quickly you can go through the pattern

• Take small touches to keep control of the ball
• Keep a lower center of gravity to help change directions
• Dribble with your head to see where you are going

• What type of touches should you take to keep control of the ball?
• How should your body position be to help you keep a lower center of gravity?
• Where should your head be positioned?