Ball mastery is the player’s ability to manipulate the ball with either foot and different surfaces of the feet. The purpose of this is to give players the best opportunity and environment to help develop their abilities and aspirations as a player .The exercises are based more towards player development rather than team development, focusing more towards the ratio of 1 player: 1 ball. We encourage all NSA players to learn and practice the skills at home, one possible way of encouraging this is by having them watch the video - under 'Video Demonstration'.

 

Footwork (different parts of the foot/different manipulations)

Outside, Inside – Using Left foot only, Right foot only, then both feet

Outside, Outside, Inside – Using Left foot only, Right foot only, then both feet

Figure of 8 – Using inside and outside of the foot.

Roll, Outside, Outside - Using Left foot only, Right foot only, then both feet

Outside, Stop, Step – Using both feet

Roll, Inside – Using both feet

Laces Stop – Using both feet

Outside/Scissor – Both feet

Roll Scissor – Using both feet