Juggling Techniques
Posture
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Knees
should be bent, with the weight evenly distributed on both legs.
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The weight
shifts to the leg not used to make contact with the ball.
So start slow,
don't go crazy trying to get that last touch in.
You have an entire season to improve at juggling. If you
are about to lose control, let the ball bounce and start again.
Otherwise too much time will be wasted retrieving the ball that’s
kicked 30 meters away.
Thigh
Juggling
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Drop the
ball (don’t toss it) from chin height down on the thigh
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The ball
should hit the fleshy part of the thigh (not near or on the knee)
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The thigh
should be horizontal at the time of contact
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Gently
bounce the ball up, and catch it
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Repeat
several times
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Progression
–
-
juggle it
twice
-
alternate
thighs
-
go for
three juggles
Foot
Juggling
-
Hold the
ball straight out from waist height, and drop it to the foot
(don’t toss it!)
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Let the
ball hit the laces, somewhat near the toe, barely adding energy
(don’t kick it up)
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The ball
should
-
Go no
higher than between the head and waist
-
Lack spin
(backspin indicates that the ball was struck too near the toes)
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Catch the
ball
-
Repeat
several times
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Progression-
only when the player can consistently catch the ball
-
juggle it
twice- be sure the player can catch the ball
-
go for
three juggles
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Repeat
with the weak foot.
Lessening
the Challenge
If
you are having difficulty getting past 2 touches, allow the ball to
touch the ground between foot juggles.
The
progression goes as follows: drop the ball on the foot, pop it up gently
(again no higher than between the waist and the head), let the ball
bounce, then pop it up gently again. This gives you more time to get
into position and concentrate on proper ball contact with the foot. Once
you feel comfortable with this technique, try two juggles before letting
it bounce.
Once
you can juggle 3 or 4 consistently, don't use the ground anymore. |
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