Heewon's Football School 100 skills
87

Laces Juggling

Keepy-Uppies

★★☆☆☆ Age 6+ both feet Level 5 · Freestyle and Show

The best practice there is for a soft touch. It also teaches you where the ball is without looking.

Study holds every step and names it. Flow runs them together at speed. Space bar plays and pauses; arrow keys step one frame.

  1. 1

    LACESHit the ball with the flat top of your foot.

  2. 2

    TOES UPKeep your toes pointed up a little.

  3. 3

    LOWOnly knee height. Low is easier than high.

  4. 4

    BUILDTwo in a row, then four, then ten.

The five pictures from the book

Drop the ball from your hands onto your foot.

7 LACES
1. Hit the ball with the flat top of your foot.
7
2. Keep your toes pointed up a little.
7
3. Only knee height. Low is easier than high.
7
4. Two in a row, then four, then ten.

Practise it — Beat your best

Count your best run. Try to beat it 5 times.

Coach says

Small and low beats big and high.

Watch out

  • Hitting it too hard, so it goes over your head.
  • Pointing your toes down, so it spins away.

Parts of the boot you use

LACES