Inside-Outside Touch
Alternate inside and outside touches while moving forward. Great for developing natural ball feel.
Objective
Build natural ball feel and foot coordination by alternating inside and outside touches.
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Visual Concept
Top-down diagram — Dribbling drill layout
Setup
Mark out a 10-yard straight channel with cones. Each player has a ball at one end.
How to Run It
Inside touch
Push the ball forward with the inside of the right foot.
Outside touch
Immediately redirect with the outside of the right foot.
Switch feet
Repeat the pattern with the left foot. Keep moving forward.
Combine
Alternate feet — inside right, outside left, inside left, outside right — in a flowing rhythm.
Coaching Cues
Stay on your toes — flat-footed players lose the ball
Keep touches light — you're guiding the ball, not kicking it
Look up between touches
Rhythm matters more than speed at first
Variations
- Add a cone gate to dribble through at the end
- Increase speed each rep
- Combine with a shot on goal at the end of the channel
Gear for This Drill
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Classic tall cones for slalom drills, grids, and field marking.
Standard for U9–U12. Great for skill development and drill work.
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- 4 cones
- 1 ball per player
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Classic tall cones for slalom drills, grids, and field marking.
View on AmazonStandard for U9–U12. Great for skill development and drill work.
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