Chest Control & Passing
Foundation Partner
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Sets
3
Reps
20 (10 per fot)
This exercise builds: 120 Touches
How It Works
- Stand approximately 2–3 metres from your partner.
- Your partner throws the ball towards you at chest height.
- Control the ball with your chest, cushioning it down in front of you.
- Play the ball back to your partner's hands with the inside of your right foot.
- Repeat with the left foot, alternating: chest → right foot → chest → left foot.
- The ball should never touch the ground.
- If you don't have a partner, you can perform the exercise against a wall/rebounder.
Coaching Cues
- Relax your chest on contact to cushion the ball down rather than letting it bounce away.
- Stay balanced and adjust your position early to set up the next pass.
Progression
- Progress to playing the return pass with the laces/instep instead of the inside of the foot.
- Have your partner vary the height and speed of the throw, forcing you to adjust your chest control to different balls.