First-Touch Outside Stepover – Football Wall Drill for Deception & Control
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Exercise Details
- Focus Area: Deception, ball control, attacking rhythm
- Equipment: Ballmaster Training Mat, wall or partner, ball
- Duration/Reps: 30–60 seconds, 2–3 sets
- Skill Level: All levels
How to Do First-Touch Outside Stepover and Why It Builds Deception
First-Touch Outside Stepover is a wall drill where the player controls the ball and quickly circles the foot outside the ball for a stepover. This skill improves disguise, fluidity, and attacking creativity. Using a wall makes it easier to repeat the move and develop sharp, game-ready touches.
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