Shuffle Stop Skip - Fast Footwork Drills for U8-U9

Tutorial

This drill builds on the Shuffle Stop Take Stop Skip (Fast Footwork Drills for U8-U9).

When starting with the right foot:

(Switch left and right below when starting with the left foot)

1. Shuffle 3 times. (starting with the right foot)
2. On the fourth count, stop the ball with the left foot with a step on.
3. Jump on the support foot (right foot).
4. Move the left foot to the left of the ball.
5. While the left foot is still in the air, kick the ball with the inside of the right foot.
6. Stop the ball with the left foot which counts as the first count of the next shuffle.
7. Step 1-6 is the same for the other direction.

Things to watch out for:

1. Try to stay on an imaginary line without moving forward or backward.
2. Focus on technique first, then crank the speed up.