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 The Skills Challenge Pyramid™ - Stage 1

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CLICK TO WATCH ALL 10 ACTIVITY VIDEOS

TIER A

1.    Laces Dribble – With the toes pointing down towards the ground push the ball forward with the laces, knee bent over ball on contact. After each touch step through with the opposite foot.
​2.    Toe Taps – using the inside of both feet push the ball from one foot to the other. On the spot initially then moving forward and back when comfortable
3.    Sole Taps Forward – Using the toe end of the sole, tap the top of the ball - alternating left and right feet. On the spot initially, with a slow rhythm and then hopping. Once competent in a stationary position, move forwards.
4.    Sole Taps Backward – Using the toe end of the sole, tap the top of the ball - alternating left and right feet. On the spot initially, with a slow rhythm and then hopping. Once competent in a stationary position, move backwards.

TIER B

 5.    Step-On Turn – Dribble forward, place the sole of one foot on the ball to stop momentum, step beyond the ball with both feet leaving the ball, turn to face the ball and dribble back.  Repeat several times using both feet.
6.    Drag Back Turn – Dribble forward, stop forward momentum of the ball by reaching forward with one foot and placing the sole of the foot on top of the ball, drag (roll) the ball back down the side of the body away from the defender and accelerate into a dribble.
7.    Back Heel – Dribble forward, step beyond the ball, make contact with the heel of one foot sending the ball backwards, turn and accelerate into a dribble.

TIER C

8.    Inside Cut – Dribble forward, stop forward momentum of the ball by reaching forward with inside of one foot and ‘cutting’ the ball back down the inside of the body (away from the defender) in one movement and   accelerate into a dribble.
9.    Ball Rolls – Using the inside, outside and sole of one foot, roll the ball side to side, backwards and forwards and keeping contact with the ball at all times. Both feet.

TIER D

10.    Outside Cut – Dribble forward, stop forward momentum of the ball by reaching forward.
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Phone: 401-782-8200       

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  • Home
    • About Us
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  • REC SOCCER
    • FALL Rec
    • About Rec Soccer
    • Rec Soccer Sponsorships
  • COMPETITIVE (TRAVEL)
    • About Competitive
    • Junior Competitive (U8)
    • Blue Competitive (U9-U12)
    • Gold Competitive (U13-U19)
  • ELITE
    • About Elite
    • NEFC SOUTH COUNTY JR. ACADEMY
    • NEFC 2005 Boys
    • NEFC 2006 Boys
    • NEFC 2006 Girls
    • NEFC 2007 Boys
    • NEFC 2007 Girls
  • COACHES
    • New Coach Registration
    • Coach Application
    • Coaching Resources
    • Coaching Videos
  • PLAYERS
    • Training Programs - WINTER
    • Skills Pyramid
      • Stage 1 - 3,4,5 yrs
      • Stage 2 - 6,7,8 yrs
      • Stage 4 - 12,13,14 yrs
      • Stage 5 - 15-18+ yrs
      • Stage 3 - 9,10,11 yrs
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