Trick of the Week
Pick one trick, film yourself on day 1 and day 7, and compare only with your own first video.
At a glance
- Your child picks one trick to work on this week, such as a step-over, a drag-back or a sole roll.
- Day 1: film a few goes at it on your phone.
- Practise a little every day. Day 7: film it again and watch both videos together.
- Progress 1: Do the trick with the practice foot too.
- Progress 2: Do it on the move, straight out of a dribble, with either foot.
If it's not working: Pick a simpler trick, or break it into two halves.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips
Set up
- Pick one trick to work on this week, such as a step-over, a drag-back or a sole roll.
Anywhere with a bit of space.
How to play
- On day 1, film a few goes at the trick.
- Practise it a little every day.
- On day 7, film it again and watch the two videos together.
- Compare only with your child's own first video.
Make it easier
- Pick a simpler trick, or break it into two halves.
Make it harder, step by step
- Do the trick with the practice foot too.
- Then do it on the move, straight out of a dribble, with either foot.
Three things to say
- Little and often beats one long go.
Colts habit
Work hard: a few minutes every day.
Both feet
The same trick with the practice foot.
Heads up
Try the trick with your eyes up by day 7.
Safety: Keep the videos on your own phone. Do not post them in team chats.
My best
How the trick looked on day 1 and on day 7. Your own videos, nobody else's. Only ever compared with their own earlier go, never with anyone else's. Saved on this device only.