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Sole-roll compass

Ball mastery · Ball mastery · Change direction

THE INTENT

Mobilize ankles and hips while learning to move the ball safely in every direction.

Readiness, not fatigue: Build from controlled movement to moderate football-specific intensity.

Set it up

Personal spaces inside a 16 × 16 yard grid

Players spread out with one ball each and imagine north, south, east, and west around their ball.

Players
4–24
Equipment
1 ball per player · 4 boundary cones
Run it
  1. Roll the ball side to side with the sole while shifting body weight.
  2. Pull the ball back and push it forward with the same foot, then switch.
  3. Coach calls a direction; players roll, turn, and dribble three touches that way.
01
Build intensity

Small stationary rolls → Add controlled turns → Finish with three quick escape touches

02
Make it easier

Use side-to-side rolls while stationary.

03
Add a stretch

Link a sole roll to a pull-push or inside cut chosen by the player.

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