How to Do an Ankle Dribble in Soccer

In soccer, ball control is key. As long as you don't use your hands, then you can use any other part of your body to control that ball. One such drill, used in game play, is learning how to dribble with your ankles.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Place the soccer ball between your legs with your feet standing shoulder width apart.

2. Tap one side of the ball with your ankle, toward the other ankle. When the ball reaches the other ankle, tap it back.

3. Repeat consecutively utilizing only your ankles for as long as possible. Once you have mastered the initial move, try and move forward and backward while dribbling with only your ankles.

Tips & Warnings

• Place this into a dribbling drill where you must use different forms of dribbling like ankle, instep, toe touches and more. This combination drill will help you gain better control of the soccer ball.
• Learn to throw a head fake to deceive the defender. You have the advantage over the defender, as you know what move you are going to make. Give him a head fake in one direction and then use the ankle dribble to move in another direction.
• Practice this drill with your shin guards on. Shin guards usually have supports and padding for your ankles as well as your shins. Performing the ankle dribble can be quite different as it hits back and forth off the padding. Master it with the shin guards on and you'll be ready for game play.

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