Drag Sidestep Stop - Dynamic Ball Mastery Drills for U10-U11

Tutorial

When starting with the right foot:

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

1. Stand behind the ball.
2. Lean to the left side.
3. At the same time:
   1. Hop on the left foot to the left.
   2. Drag the ball in the same direction (left) with the right foot.
4. Perform a sidestep to the right.
5. Take the ball to the left with the left foot.
6. Perform a step-on with the left foot.
7. Lean to the right side.
8. At the same time:
   1. Hop on the right foot to the right .
   2. Drag the ball in the same direction (right ) with the left foot.
9. Perform a sidestep to the left.
10. Take the ball to the right with the right foot.
11. Perform a step-on with the right foot.
12. Continue step 2-11.

Things to watch out for:

1. Lean well before dragging the ball. Remember it is a feint. The defender has to be put on the wrong leg in order to succeed.
2. Perform the sidestep very quickly after the drag.