Tip Touch Stepover - Static Ball Control Drills for U10-U11

Tutorial

This drill builds on the Tip Touch (Static Ball Control Drills for U8-U9).

When starting with the right foot:

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

1. Stand behind the ball (ball before right foot).
2. Step on the ball with the right foot.
3. At the same time:
   1. Turn the ankle of the right foot to the left (inside).
   2. Move the lower part of the right leg to the left while keeping the knee and upper leg stationary.
4. Perform a stepover with the left foot as soon as the ball passes the left foot.
5. Step on the ball with the left foot.
6. At the same time:
   1. Turn the ankle of the left foot to the right (inside).
   2. Move the lower part of the left leg to the right while keeping the knee and upper leg stationary.
7. Perform a stepover with the right foot as soon as the ball passes the right foot.
8. Continue steps 2-7.

Things to watch out for:

1. Use the ball of the foot to perform the Tip Touches.
2. The Tip Touch consists of a double move by turning the ankle while at the same time moving the lower leg. Use both.
3. Start slowly and increase the speed slowly in order to keep the correct technique. When going too fast, the correct technique usually disintegrates.
4. Keep the Stepovers tight and fast.
5. Jump on the support foot while executing the stepover to maintain the same rhythm.