Roll and Up – Football Skill for Ball Lift & First Touch Control
Watch how to perform Roll and Up to improve your first-touch and lifting technique.
Follow this Roll and Up timed drill to develop your foot feel and ball resets.
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Exercise Details
- Focus Area: Ball lifting, reset control, footwork
- Equipment: Ballmaster Training Mat, ball
- Duration/Reps: 30–60 seconds, 2–3 sets
- Skill Level: All levels
How to Do Roll and Up and Why It Matters in Football Training
Roll and Up is a skill that teaches players how to lift the ball with the sole and regain control quickly. This move builds first-touch precision, fluid resets, and soft contact — perfect for maintaining possession and resetting rhythm in tight zones.
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