Dribbling mistakes to avoid

 These are the 5 dribbling mistakes I think I need to avoid.

1. Not using the outside foot: The outside foot gives you better control and also puts your foot in a position to take the next step immeadiateley after the foots put down. Using the inside foot will just slow you down because you have to twist the foot at a wierd angle and it only works when you're moving sideways. 

2. Dribbling too much: Just because you set a target to driblle past these many players. doesn't mean you need to go at it every time you get the ball. The point of dribbling in my opinion is when you can't make a pass and play. (Maybe that's why I try to make do with passing and runs). But I do think you should take the chances sometimes and go for a dribble even when you could pass back. Just because you can dribble past a few players doesn't mean you should. Because you could get cornered by multiple players and might not have a passing option then. 

3. Not having control: A lot of people push the ball out and just run after it. The best dribblers in the world keep the ball close to them (even when dribbling fast).     This allows them to accelerate decelarate and change direction quickly. To keep it under control you have to push the ball just enough to get it under your feet in the next stride. 

4. Looking down: A lot of people including me sometimes, keep their heads down while dribbling. You DO need it when you're in tight cingested areas, you need to keep your head up to see where people are otherwise you'll only see players once they're 2 feet away from you.

5. Confidence and quickness: You need to be confident that you can take on the player and think of ways to get around him or how to make him react to you. And you have to do it quicly, If you give the defender too much time they'll close you down or you'll soon be outnumbered. 

That's it for this one.