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

Tutorial

This drill builds on:

• Drag Roll (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 (at a 45° angle).
2. Pull the ball with the left foot towards the laces of the right foot.
3. Reposition the right foot to the left at a 90° angle.
4. Line up the left foot behind the right foot to stop the ball with the inside of the left foot.
5. Turn the right foot around the ball.
6. Perform a Drag Roll with the right foot.
7. Pull the ball with the right foot towards the laces of the left foot.
8. Reposition the left foot to the right at a 90° angle.
9. Line up the right foot behind the left foot to stop the ball with the inside of the right foot.
10. Turn the left foot around the ball.
11. Perform a Drag Roll with the left foot.
12. Continue steps 2-11.

Things to watch out for:

1. Don't stand rigid on the legs but flex the knees a bit.
2. The Drag Roll should be a fluid motion.
3. Keep the same angle of 90° at all times.
4. Try to stop the ball completely behind the support foot.
5. Begin slow and increase the speed gradually.