To improve close control:
1. Create an obstacle course with obstructions at various distances and angles. Run with the ball as fast as you can, keeping the ball close to your body and coming to a complete stop at each obstruction.
2. Simply run in a straight line with the ball as fast as you can, ensuring that the ball does not stray more than 50cm away from your foot.
3. Run with the ball but move it from foot to foot using both the inside and the outside of the foot - lowering your centre of gravity for this drill will make it easier.
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo was voted Player of the Season last year and arguably the most important part of his game is close control and his ability to beat defenders, even in tight situations.




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