Block the Ball – Football Wall Drill for First-Touch Control
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Exercise Details
- Focus Area: First-touch control, reaction, stability
- Equipment: Ballmaster Training Mat, wall, ball
- Duration/Reps: 30–60 seconds, 2–3 sets
- Skill Level: All levels
How to Do Block the Ball and Why It Sharpens Control
Block the Ball is a wall drill where the player receives the ball and stops it firmly with the sole or inside foot before passing again. This exercise develops reaction speed, control, and stability under pressure. It trains players to maintain possession and cleanly stop fast incoming passes.
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