Reverse Pull Behind Drag Roll - Static Ball Control Drills for U12-U13

Tutorial

This drill builds on:

• Drag Roll (Static Ball Control Drills for U8-U9)

See also:

• Reverse Pull Behind Drag Roll 'V-90°' (Static Ball Control Drills for U12-U13)

When starting with the right foot:

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

1. Stand behind the ball (at a 45° angle).
2. Pull the ball with the left foot towards the laces (a bit to the inside) of the right foot.
3. Reposition the right foot forward to let the ball pass behind.
4. Line up the left foot behind the right foot to stop the ball with the inside of the left foot.
5. Perform a Drag Roll with the right foot.
6. Pull the ball with the right foot towards the laces (a bit to the inside) of the left foot.
7. Reposition the left foot forward to let the ball pass behind.
8. Line up the right foot behind the left foot to stop the ball with the inside of the right foot.
9. Perform a Drag Roll with the left foot.
10. Continue steps 2-9.

Things to watch out for:

1. Don't stand rigid on the legs but flex the knees a bit.
2. Stay at the same position and pull in a 'V'.
3. Pull straight with the forefoot to the support foot (a bit on the inside).
4. Stay clear of the ball by pointing the toes down.
5. Create a 'channel' the ball can travel through.
6. The Drag Roll should be a fluid motion.
7. The current step should flow fluently into the next.
8. Begin slow and increase the speed gradually.