Turn Open Inside Touch - Wall Work Drills for U8-U9

Tutorial

See also:

• Inside Touch Turn (Wall Work Drills for U10-U11)
• Inside Touch Turn (Quick Turns for U10-U11)

When starting with the right foot:

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

1. Stand behind the ball (ball in front of right foot).
2. Pass the ball to the wall with the inside of the right foot.
3. Reposition (jumping not required) to be able to receive the ball with the left foot.
4. Turn open to the left.
5. Take the ball by:
   1. Stepping forward.
   2. Touching the ball with the inside of the left foot.
6. Close in on the ball.
7. Position your support foot (right).
8. Pass the ball to the wall with the inside of the left foot.
9. Reposition (jumping not required) to be able to receive the ball with the right foot.
10. Turn open to the right.
11. Take the ball by:
    1. Stepping forward.
    2. Touching the ball with the inside of the right foot.
12. Close in on the ball.
13. Position your support foot (left).
14. Continue steps 2-13.

Things to watch out for:

1. Don't stand rigid on the legs but flex the knees a bit.
2. Pass straight to the wall to receive the ball back at the correct angle.
3. Visualize the path of the ball and where the support foot should be positioned.
4. Step into the ball while touching it with the inside of the foot instead of just 'diverting it'. This technique allows for a quick acceleration after the touch.
5. Jumping on receiving is not required but makes it easier to reposition fast.