You have to be able to control a pass that comes from your soccer teammate in order to advance the ball into scoring position.  One of the most basic soccer drills for receiving the soccer ball is using the inside of the foot to trap soccer ball with inside of foot.  You want to use the technique of having very “soft” feet to absorb the force of the pass.  Use the side of your foot to trap the ball against the ground.   The controlling touch will allow you to make your next pass or advance the ball by dribbling.   You can also practice trapping the soccer ball with the outside of the foot. Practice using different parts of your foot to trap the soccer ball and experiment with ways to change the direction of the ball as you receive it to maintain possession of the soccer ball.

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