Left Foot Drills for Soccer Coaches to Use

In the game of Soccer you have to learn that foot work is everything. Because of this if you play soccer you need to be able to use both your left and right foot equally in order to perform well in a match. This guide will show you some basic drills to develop your weak foot and strengthen it so you won't have a problem using wither foot in any situation. Coaches of little league soccer may also want to take these tips into consideration.

Many players have weak left feet, this is because people are dominate with their right hands, therefore the majority of players have dominant right feet. These drills are intended for those working on their left foot, but can easily be swapped around for anyone needing to develop their right foot.

Left Foot Pass: Set up a soccer cone then walk about 20 feet straight and set another cone. Now at about a 30 degree angle to the right and walk about 10-15 feet and set another cone, this cone will be the target. Have a player start at the first cone you set up and dribble the ball down to the second cone you set up. When the players get to this cone, they could pass the ball using their left foot towards the last cone you set. Also try having another player or coach stand at the last cone you set to give the players a better target.

The Left foot Pass drill will teach players to pass a short distance with their weak foot. Watch your players or yourself as the case may be for correct form when passing. Be sure no one turns on the ball and uses their right foot for the pass.

Left Wing Pass: This drill will put tow players together, one center, and one left wing. The player on the left wing will be the target of the drill. Mark out half a soccer field (or if you have a real field to use it's even better) and have a player start at center and one on the left wing. Also set one defender against the left wing player and have a goalie.

The player at the center starts with the ball and passes to the left wing. The left wing player dribbles the ball down field until challenged by the defender. Now the left wing is forced to pass, using their left foot to the center. Make sure players on the left wing don't turn on the ball and force a right foot pass because this would defeat the purpose of the drill. The Left Wing Pass is a large scale variation of the Left Foot Pass, but adds more elements of a real game. Other players, actual positions, and a defender to challenge them.

These two drills will work wonders for a soccer team, and when children are taught at a young age to use their weak foot the results are amazing. Many teams do not drill on using the left foot, and if you or your team is adept at this aspect of the game, you'll have a major advantage during play.