V Shape Taps – Football Skill for Direction Change & Control
Watch how to perform V Shape Taps to train ball control and direction shifts.
Follow this V Shape Taps timed drill to improve foot coordination and close control.
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Exercise Details
- Focus Area: Direction change, close control, coordination
- Equipment: Ballmaster Training Mat, ball
- Duration/Reps: 30–60 seconds, 2–3 sets
- Skill Level: All levels
How to Do V Shape Taps and Why It Matters in Football Training
V Shape Taps combine quick inside touches and sole drags to move the ball in a V-pattern. This skill improves your ability to change direction while keeping control in tight areas. It’s a sharp movement drill that teaches quick foot response and close-range mastery.
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