Basic Volleying
Welcome to the Videojug Soccer School, brought to you in association with the Brazilian Soccer Schools. In this film we show you some drills to improve your basic volleying.
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Volleying the ball is an important skill in football. It is something you have to do to pass and shoot when the ball is in the air. The best way to get power and control over the ball in order to volley it is to use your laces.
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Step 1:
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Drill 1
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With two players, one should drop the ball to himself and volley it to a partner so they can catch it at chest height. The partner should then do the same. Repeat the drill and after completing ten volleys and catches try and do the same with the other foot.
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Step 2:
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Drill 2
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With two players again, one should drop the ball to himself and volley it to his partner. The partner should volley the ball back for the original volleyer to catch. Repeat the drill and after completing ten volleys and catches try and do the same with the other foot.
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Step 3:
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Drill 3
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With two players again, stand apart with a post or stump between you. Drop the ball from your hands and volley the ball towards your partner. See how many attempts it takes you to hit the post out of the ground or race against another pair and see who hits first.
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Once you have perfected your basic volleying technique you can use it in games. For passing and shooting volleying the ball well can prove a match-winning technique.
