A simple setup view for this drill.
Setup
Stand in a wide, balanced stance with enough room to move the ball around both legs. Start slowly and keep the eyes forward for short glances only when control is steady.
Steps
- Stand with feet wider than the shoulders.
- Move the ball around one leg, then through the middle.
- Wrap the ball around the other leg to make a figure-eight path.
- Reverse direction after five clean wraps.
- Finish by freezing with the ball protected near the hip.
Coaching points
- Stay low without folding over.
- Use the fingertips, not a slap.
- Keep the ball close to the legs.
- Slow down before the ball drops.
Common mistakes
- Racing the wraps and losing posture.
- Standing with the feet too narrow.
- Looking down for the whole drill.
- Continuing after the ball starts dropping every repetition.
Make it easier
Wrap around one leg at a time before connecting the full figure-eight.
Make it harder
Add one controlled dribble after every full wrap or ask for three eyes-up glances.
How to know it is working
The child can complete several wraps in each direction while staying balanced and protecting the ball.
Safety
Use a clear floor or driveway space where a dropped ball cannot hit fragile objects or roll into traffic.