"Little and often beats a long session once a week. Ten minutes a day adds up fast."
You do not need a full pitch to get better at football. A ball, a few cones and ten minutes in the garden can make a real difference.
These five drills are the same ones we use as warm-ups in training. They suit players from about age 6 upwards.
"Little and often beats a long session once a week. Ten minutes a day adds up fast."
1. Cone slalom: dribble through a line of cones using both feet. 2. Wall passes: pass against a wall and control the return. 3. Toe taps: tap the top of the ball with alternate feet for 30 seconds.
4. Juggling challenge: count how many touches before the ball drops, and try to beat it tomorrow. 5. Target shooting: aim at a small goal or a marked spot from different angles.
Keep it playful. Set small challenges, celebrate personal bests, and join in when you can.
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