Is ball control important? Uhhh yeah. We classify this as technical ability.

What good looks like – Ball Control

You must be able to bring a ball under control instantly and smoothly. This means collecting the ball and moving in a new direction without needing to stop it completely—while still maintaining secure possession.

Work on developing the technique to receive a pass at full speed. That means not slowing down to control a ball—whether it’s on the ground, bouncing, or in the air.

You should also be able to protect the ball by shielding it effectively and using deception to shake off your opponent.

Have any game action clips on what good looks like in ball control? I’ll add them to the article!