Proven by Science to
Make you better

Proven to improve passing by up to 29%

Proven to improve control by up to 73%

Proven to improve touch by up to 45%

Verified and tested by University of Central Lancashire (England)

The Following Drills were assessed over a 9 week period

Results - % increases from each group monitored over the 9 week period

Passing +29%

Test

Pass the ball 10 times using either foot from a 3-metre distance. Repeat for both the Curved Ramp and the Angled Rebounder, ensuring the ball is returned successfully to the player after each attempt.

Measure

Accuracy is measured by the % of passes successfully returned and brought under control for both exercises.

Benefit and Result

Continued application of this test will improve the basic technique of performing a ground pass and lofted pass which is a basic skill in the game, both feet can be measured under separate tests and the difficulty can be increased by implementing the following adaptations:

Use just the sstrongest foot

Use just the weakest foot

Alternate between both feet

Use the outside of each foot as above

Move Further away from the unit

Variations on any of the above and change tempo

Close Control +73%

Test

Continually pass the ball against the Angled Rebounder for 30 seconds or until either a misplaced attempt or mis-control. May be half volley or full volley from 1.5 meters.

Measure

The test measures how long the player can continuously volley or half-volley the ball against the surface and how many successful attempts are made.

Benefit & Result

Continued application of the test measures and improves close control, reaction and repetitive muscle memory

Difficulty can be increased by:

Using the weaker foot

Alterating between feet

Increase the distance to the rebounder

Increasing the tempo and strength of the attempts

Speed of Touch +45%

Test

Pass the ball from 2 meters away into the Curved Ramp using either foot and then control the return using either foot, chest or thigh. Complete 10 attempts and control the ball to the stationary position within a circular area of 2.5 meters in diameter of the standing position.

Measure

Time the speed of ball control to rest and how many controls remain in the target circle. Aim to improve both speed and percentage of accurate controls.

Benefit & Results

Continued application of this test measures and improves ability and speed of control when making and receiving a controlled pass in a defined area. Difficulty can be increased by:

Using weaker foot

Alternating between feet

Increase the distance to the rebounder

Reduce the diameter of the target circle

Concentrate on weakest method of control