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Low-Bounce Juggling

The low-bounce futsal ball is hard to juggle — which is exactly why it builds touch.

Total12 min AgeU9–U13 Players8 Setup2 min Run10 min Level
PLow-Bounce Juggling — futsal court view
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The one cue that matters
Soft, controlled contact keeping the ball up

Why this drill works

The low-bounce futsal ball is hard to juggle — which is exactly why it builds touch. Keeping the heavier, less lively ball up develops the soft, precise contact that transfers to controlling any ball out of the air. A simple, repeatable individual challenge.

The drill in three phases

1Setup
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Starting positions on the court.
2Action
P
The movement and combination develop.
3Finish
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The end action the drill builds toward.
Ball carrierAttackersDefendersPassShot

How to run it

  1. Each player with a futsal ball, juggling to keep it up.
  2. Count consecutive touches; beat your own score.
  3. Use both feet — alternate left and right.
  4. Add the thigh and the sole as control surfaces.
  5. Pairs: juggle and pass to a partner without the ball touching the floor.

Equipment checklist

  • Futsal Balls1 per player

Coaching points

Praise when you see

  • Soft, controlled contact keeping the ball up
  • Using both feet, not just the strong one

Correct when you see

  • Stabbing at the ball — soft, cushioned touches
  • Only using the strong foot

Kit for this drill — top picks compared

PickProductBest for
Top pickFutsal Ball (low-bounce)Official low-bounce ball for true futsal control.Check price →
ValueDisc Cones (50-pack)Mark tight grids and gates.Check price →
UpgradeIndoor Court ShoesGrip for hard-court futsal.Check price →

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?Frequently asked questions

Why is the futsal ball harder to juggle?
It is heavier with a low bounce, so it drops faster and rewards softer, more precise contact. That difficulty is the point — it builds a better touch than juggling a lively football.