Controlling the soccer ball is important to be successful on the field.  This video details a simple drill that you can practice in your back yard or with your team.   Set up a square about 10 yards square and practice juggling the ball a few times then kicking the ball up high.  Use one touch to regain control of the ball and continue to dribble and juggle and repeat the drill. ...

Set up a square 10 x 10 as your control zone.   Start with your back to the goal and begin juggling the soccer ball three or four times.  Kick the ball high then use one touch to move the ball into shooting position.  Make sure that you stay in the control zone.  Shoot the ball on goal.  As you get comfortable with the one touch tap into shooting position pick your corner and try to make yo...

This video will highlight skills to practice to learn better control passing and ball handling.   The first example shows two players in two squares about 20 yards apart.   It is important to have a clean first touch to trap the ball.  The second touch is to return a controlled pass to your teammate.  A good trap and a firm accurate pass ensure that your teammate can control the ball a...

Here is a simple dribbling demonstration put on by Da Vaca.  You don’t have to understand Brazilian to understand that if you master this soccer dribbling skill you can beat defenders and get a shot or pass off.  Watch the drill, then watch it again and get outside and practice.  Make sure you practice accelerating your speed after you make your move. ...

Here is a drill from nikesoccer.com giving an explanation of how to use your touch to give you control over the direction of traps and passes.  ...

Ronaldo.  One of the best players in the game today shows one of his secrets that demonstrate the discipline and dedication to the game to remain on the world stage. Ball handling is important. Accuracy is important. But speed could be the biggest advantage in a 1 on 1 situation to lead a team to victory. ...

This is a very well done video of a girl showing off her iSoccer skills in Hawaii.  Soccer truly is the beautiful game. ...