3 short technique videos, each with a challenge players can repeat to measure their progress.
By Terry Barton, founder of The Coaching Manual and 15 years in coach education · Updated October 2026
Juggling is hard. It helps players gain real mastery of the ball and improves overall ball control and coordination.
Learning to juggle also helps players develop determination and resilience.
Watch the technique, teach the coaching points, then set the challenge.
Keep the ball off the floor using only your feet. This develops coordination and agility as well as expert control. Try to keep the ball below head height.
Harder than it looks. Players need to be light on their feet and very focused on meeting the ball with the top of the thigh.
Raising the difficulty. Use the feet or thighs, but move around a space while you juggle.
Every technique and challenge lives in The Coaching Manual app. Players record their scores, coaches see who is improving, and clubs get the whole programme alongside sessions and season plans.
