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V-Move Ball Mastery

Players pull the ball back with the sole and push it forward at an angle, tracing a V shape. Great for U7–U9.

8 min
1–8 players
1 ball per player, 1 cone per player (optional)

Objective

Develop sole-of-foot control and the ability to quickly change the ball's direction.

V-Move Ball Mastery youth soccer drill demonstration

Visual Concept

PV-MoveV-Move Ball MasteryPull back and push at angle (V-shape)

Top-down diagram — Dribbling drill layout

Setup

Each player has a ball in a small personal space. No cones needed for the basic version.

How to Run It

1

Pull back

Place the sole of the right foot on top of the ball and drag it straight back.

2

Push forward-left

Immediately use the inside of the right foot to push the ball diagonally forward-left.

3

Repeat other foot

Pull back with the left sole, push forward-right with the inside of the left foot.

4

Continuous V

Chain the moves together — right V, left V, right V — building a smooth rhythm.

Coaching Cues

Sole on top — not the toe, not the heel

Pull back before you push — don't rush the second touch

Keep the ball close — small movements

Look up between moves

Variations

  • Add a cone to V around
  • Combine two V-moves then sprint forward 5 yards
  • Race: who can do 10 clean V-moves first?

Equipment Needed

  • 1 ball per player
  • 1 cone per player (optional)

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