MaximumEffurt t1_j1lauu7 wrote on December 25, 2022 at 8:03 AM

Pretty sure moving the ball 4 inches to the left or right while jogging doesn't help u much on the pitch, but I don't play so what do I know.

noobvorld t1_j1lhqgk wrote on December 25, 2022 at 9:52 AM

100% does. This kind of close control is why players like Messi are so good. They don't need tons of space to maneuver, just a tiny little gap to move the ball into for their next touch. This is what sets technically gifted dribblers apart from players like Haaland and Ronaldo, who are more about finding space without the ball and clinical finishing.

MaximumEffurt t1_j1li6ib wrote on December 25, 2022 at 9:59 AM

I get the principle, but this seems off to me. Doing this with cones on a field would be more practical, I would think. But again, I don't know shit about what is more practical for footwork training in this regard.

noobvorld t1_j1li98c wrote on December 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Yeah you're definitely right about that. This is just asking for injury. Looks great, does very little that other drills can't do.

ihatethelivingdead t1_j1lc2dr wrote on December 25, 2022 at 8:21 AM

Helps if someone rolls a golf ball into the field