Soccer players strive to have complete mastery over both feet. Having a “weak foot” can limit your options on the pitch and make it easier for defenders to force you into your weaker side.
Fortunately, with some dedicated training, you can turn your weak foot into a dangerous attacking tool.
Here is what you need to do to improve your weak foot in soccer:
- Perform focused drills – Do daily practice sessions with drills that target passing, receiving, dribbling, and shooting with your weaker foot. Start basic and increase difficulty.
- Use it in play – Challenge yourself to pass, control, dribble, and shoot with your weaker foot in training and matches. This builds skill through repetition.
- Be patient and set goals – Improving your weak foot takes time and dedication. Set realistic goals, maintain positive reinforcement, and celebrate small wins.
Here is what The Complete Soccer Guide recommends to improve your weaker foot in soccer:
1. Mentality
Accept the challenge of improving your weaker foot. Embrace the learning process; practice is key.
2. Keepy-Uppys (Juggling)
Begin with 200 consecutive kicks to enhance control.
3. Slalom
Create a slalom course for dribbling practice, adding complexity as your confidence grows.
4. Target Practice
Develop accuracy by shooting with your weaker foot.
Versatility is the goal—use your weaker foot strategically while continuing to prioritize your dominant foot. Practice diligently, and you’ll become a more versatile player.
Key Take Aways
Assess Your Weak Foot
First, analyze your weak foot to identify specific areas for improvement. Can you pass accurately with it? Control the ball cleanly? Strike the ball powerfully? Assessing the weaknesses will allow you to target the proper drills.
Incorporate Weak Foot Drills
Dedicate time during practices and training sessions to drills that force you to use your weaker foot. Some great ones include:
- Weak foot passing – Set up cones for targets and practice passing back and forth, using only your weaker foot. Start with simple short passes and work up to crossed-field passes.
- Weak foot dribbling – Dribble through a series of cones or obstacles using only your weaker foot to control the ball.
- Weak foot shooting – Set up shots from various angles and distances and strike them with your weaker foot. Have someone feed you balls to strike on goal.
- Juggling – Alternate feet while juggling to improve coordination and comfortability.
Use Your Weak Foot in Games
Challenge yourself to use your weak foot in game situations. Look to pass, receive, dribble, and shoot with it whenever possible. Forcing yourself to use it in games will speed up the development.
Be Patient
Improving your weak foot takes time and dedication. Set realistic goals, stay positive, and be patient with yourself throughout the process. With regular, quality practice, your foot skills will become more balanced over time.
Having competence with both feet gives you more options on the ball and makes you a more dynamic player.
Follow these tips to turn your weakness into a strength. With commitment to your training, your “weak foot” can become just another weapon in your attacking arsenal.
Final Words
I hope these tips give you a solid plan for improving your weak foot skills. Becoming truly two-footed can transform your game.
I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences working on your weaker side. Share any other weak foot drills that have worked for you.
Let us know about your improvement goals and progress. Your comments and feedback can help other players on their journey to two-footed play. We look forward to hearing from you!
If you have more questions and need to reach out to me, you can contact me via contact@soccerfolders.com.
Sincerly,
Warren NZAMBI
