How to juggle a soccer ball?

Juggling a soccer ball is one of the most basic skills that football enthusiasts can learn. There are many different ways to juggle a soccer ball. Are you ready to know how to juggle a soccer ball? Let’s learn the method to juggle a soccer ball through the article below. 

How to juggle a soccer ball for beginners

In general, there are 4 basic tips to juggle a soccer ball for beginners. These include:

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• Starting with dropping the ball from your hand.

• Switch feet continuously.

• Starting by leaving the ball on your foot.

• Juggling a soccer ball with knees.

Let’s start with the easiest method for juggling a soccer ball.

Starting with dropping the ball from your hand

• Step 1

First, you need to keep the ball level with your chest with your hands. Then drop the ball and let it fall to the ground and bounce. During the process of the ball falling to the ground for the second time, you need to use your foot to kick it up. Try to get your ball to go up vertically.

For you to have complete control of the ball, you should kick the ball with moderate force. If you kick too hard, the ball can go out of orbit.

Related: How to kick a soccer ball

• Step 2

By keeping your knees slightly bent, you are in total control of the ball. Make sure to keep the other leg (the leg not used for juggling) firmly in place.

Maintaining balance while juggling the ball is very important. This makes you able to control the ball more easily. It is best to keep your knees slightly bent while your eyes are focused on the ball.

• Step 3

You need to increase the frequency of using your feet to kick the ball.

Instead of catching the ball with your hands every time you kick it, you need to use your feet more. This requires regular practice.

You should practice juggling the ball with your right foot first. After juggling the ball well with the right foot, start with the left foot.

Switch feet continuously

• Step 1

You will still start with dropping the ball. As soon as it bounces, kick it up with one of your feet. It is best to keep the ball from flying no higher than your waist.

• Step 2

Keep kicking the ball up with your other foot. Continue to keep the ball no higher than your waist. By making gentle kicks, you can easily control the ball in the air

Of course, when you are just starting out, you will have to move around a lot.

• Step 3

Once you have juggled the ball with both feet, catch the ball with your hands. Then do it again from step 1.

Gradually increase the frequency of using your feet. Over time, you can stand in one place and juggle the ball with your feet repeatedly.

Switch feet continuously to juggle a soccer ball

Starting by leaving the ball on your foot

• Step 1

Start by placing your dominant foot on the ball. Then, roll your foot back to create backspins on the ball. Let the ball back to your foot and kick it up vertically. Then you need to catch it manually.

• Step 3

When hitting the ball by foot, you should not raise your foot too high. This will throw you off balance.

• Step 2

Do the same for your other foot. Every time the ball is in the air, try not to catch it with your hands. You should increase the frequency of using your feet.

Juggle a soccer ball with knees

• Step 1

This skill requires you to raise one knee so that it is perpendicular to your body. As a result, you have better ball control.

However, this skill is one of the most difficult juggling skills for beginners. Therefore, you should only practice this skill after you have mastered juggling the ball with your feet.

• Step 2

For this skill, the hardest part is trying to let the ball land in the middle of your thighs. In the event that the ball hits your knee, there is a high chance it will deviate from the trajectory.

• Step 3

Try to juggle the ball with your knees the same way you would with your legs.

That means you still drop the ball and hit it with your thighs. Then, grab the ball again with your hand.

Try to repeat this process until you can get used to juggling the ball with your thighs. Then, limit how often you use your hand to catch the ball.

• Step 4

After some practice, try to juggle the ball with your thighs and feet. Avoid dropping the ball as much as possible.

How to juggle soccer balls with other parts of your body.

Juggling a soccer ball with  your head

Let’s start by throwing the ball into the air. While the ball is in the air, try to adjust your position so that you can hold the ball with your forehead. You should slightly bend your knees for the best balance.

Juggling the ball with your head can harm your head and neck. Therefore, this is not recommended.

How to juggle in soccer ball step by step.

Juggling a soccer ball with  your shoulders

Juggling a soccer ball with your shoulder, adjust your shoulder up and in the direction you want the ball to go.

For example, you can toss the ball up with your hand and then hold the ball with your right shoulder. You have to make sure it goes around you and falls down so you can kick the ball up with your feet.

Apply the pattern of foot-chest-thigh-shoulder-head

You can use this skill after you have mastered all of the above skills. This skill gives you a lot more flexibility when juggling the ball.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does learning to juggle a ball take time?

There is no exact answer to this question. This depends on you. If you work hard and persevere, you will become proficient in this skill.

2. Which part of the foot should I use when juggling the ball?

It is best to use the flat part of your foot.

3. What if I juggle the ball barefoot?

In the long-term, your foot will hurt.

Conclusion

Hopefully, with how to juggle in soccer step by step, you will get what you need. The important thing is that you need to be patient. Over time, your skills will gradually improve. We don’t have to be professional soccer players to master these skills.