Why Dribbling at Speed is SO Hard!

How to Sprint with the Ball
Running at speed is hard enough. Add a football to the equation and it can be an awkward situation all around. Well, fear not!
In todays video we’ll discuss all the steps to get you up and “running” (sorry about that).. for your first speed dribble of the ball. We’ll also talk about how to change direction, dribble through players and of course.. STOP ✋
I really hope you enjoy this one. Let me know what step most stuck out to you.
Cheers Folks,
Tony
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Chapters: 1:03 - Instigating Sprint 2:34 - The Acceleration 3:30 - Maintaining Speed 4:56 - Dribbling / Stopping

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whenever I dribble with speed and pressure in a match I kick the ball too hard either with my inside or outside of the foot and the ball moves too far away and I end up giving possession to the other team do you know how I can fix this?

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You didn't explained about close control dribbling and how to be aware of the defenders around.

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You’re right! Just mindful that I want to keep it clear and concise so it’s not overwhelming. A lot of my previous videos help explain these other 2 points a little better 👍