DUO / Wall Training – Football Passing & First-Touch Drills
Exercises in DUO / Wall Training
Sole Passing
Short wall passes using the sole for accuracy and rhythm.
Inside Foot Passing
Wall passing drill for consistent accuracy with the inside foot.
Outside Foot Passing
Develops control and accuracy with the outside of the foot
Front Foot
Wall drill for front-foot passing and quick reactions
Side Foot
Practice side-foot passing for balance and precision.
La Croqueta
Two-touch wall drill for quick shifts and accurate returns.
First-Touch Outside
Develops first-touch control using the outside of the foot.
First-Touch Inside
Improves first-touch accuracy using the inside of the foot.
First-Touch Cruyff
Wall drill using the Cruyff turn as a first-touch move.
First-Touch Stop and Roll
Control the ball with a stop and roll first-touch.
First-Touch Drag
Strengthens control with a dragging first-touch movement.
First-Touch Ball Roll
Quick ball roll to control and set up passing.
First-Touch Feint
Add deception to your first-touch with feint control.
First-Touch L-Drag
Wall drill for an L-shaped drag as a first-touch.
First-Touch Roll Chop
Develop timing with a roll and chop first-touch.
First-Touch Half-Turn
Train to receive and turn with one-touch control
First-Touch Elastico
Add flair and control with Elastico first-touch.
First-Touch Inside Stepover
Combine control with an inside stepover move
First-Touch Outside Stepover
Control and disguise with an outside stepover
First-Touch Roulette
Master the roulette as a first-touch move
First-Touch Kroos
Practice the Toni Kroos–style first-touch setup
One Touch
Simple one-touch wall passing drill.
One Touch (Both Legs)
Alternate feet for balanced one-touch wall passing.
Passing with Roll
Combine ball roll and passing against the wall.
Chip Passing
Develop lofted passing accuracy against the wall.
Croqueta Passing
Build rhythm and accuracy with quick croqueta passes.
Block the Ball
Train first-touch stability by blocking incoming passes.
Why DUO / Wall Training Improves Passing and Control
DUO / Wall Training is designed to sharpen passing accuracy, first-touch reactions, and overall ball control. By working with a wall or partner, players simulate real match pressure, develop timing, and practice a variety of ball-handling skills. These drills are ideal for improving rhythm, coordination, and technical confidence.
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