Week 1 Training

Step-by-step

1. Fast Footwork
For 8 minutes see how far you can get on your fast footwork. Start off with shuffles, shuffle takes, cuts and dribble cuts. They may not seem too difficult at first, but adding speed will test your technique. If you are able to go beyond the initial 4 movements, add the step-over, lunges and scissors. Combo them up and push yourself. Have fun.

2. Cuts & Chops
For 4 minutes, pretend their is an imaginary line between 2 cones or objects 7 yards apart. Start at a cone and only with your right foot dribble towards the opposite trying to stay on that imaginary line. Just before you get to the cone reach out and cut the ball with the outside of your right foot and take it back towards your starting cone while trying to stay on that imaginary line. Just before you get to the cone chop the ball with the inside of your right foot and continue back and forth for 1 min. Do the same with your left, then do it again with your right then left but increase your speed.

3. Shimmy
This is a very good move to create space for yourself. While facing your opponent with the ball lift your left heel and turn your knee into the ball as if to strike it to your right. Then turn to your left and take the ball away with your right foot. Practice without opposition using both feet. Once you think you have it, ask your mom or dad to be passive defenders so you get used to having someone in front of you. Later, we will give you some games that you can play at home with your parents.

4. Juggle
Using almost any part of your body, see how many juggles you can get in 4 minutes. If the ball hits the ground, start the ball again and add your previous juggles and continue. Continue for the entire 4 minutes and make sure you keep track of your juggle every week.