Game version
Dance floor: put on a song and do taps, rolls and drags until it ends. Partners teach each other a new move.
Toe Taps and Sole Rolls
Fast foot taps and sole rolls build touch for tight spaces.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth soccer coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Tap the top of the ball with alternate soles for 30 seconds.
Core: Steady. Beat your own best count in 20 seconds.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Soccer ball
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Dribbling
The steps
How it works
- Tap the top of the ball with alternate soles for 30 seconds.
- Roll the ball side to side under your sole for 30 seconds.
- Rest 30 seconds.
- Do 4 rounds and count taps in your best round.
Coaching point
Light feet, stay on your toes.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (slow), Core (steady), More (speed up). Beat your own best count in 20 seconds.
Story
You are a tap dancer on a tiny stage, and the ball is your dance floor.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best count in 20 seconds. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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