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This drill turns the capital T into a test of pure control and discipline. You attack the stem of the T with tight, controlled touches, then snap into the horizontal line where your angles get sharper and your decision-making gets tested. Every change of direction demands balance, clean footwork, and total command of the ball.
You work both feet — strong and weak — driving up the line, cutting across, and retracing your steps without letting the ball drift or your technique fall apart. The vertical stretch forces controlled acceleration; the crossbar challenges you to stay compact and precise in tight space.
The goal: move fast, stay tight, and dominate every angle of the T. This drill builds the kind of dribbling control that translates to real-game pressure — fast touches, sharp turns, and chaos-proof footwork.
Drill Set Up:
Begin by setting down the 1st cone.
Walk 10 steps directly in front of the 1st cone and set down the 2nd cone.
Turn to the left and walk 5 steps to set down the 3rd cone.
Turn back around and walk across the drill 10 steps to set down the 4th and final cone.
You should have a uppercase T as a layout.
Drill Directions:
Begin at the bottom of the T and dribble down the center with your strong foot only.
Once you arrive at the middle cone, turn with the outside of your foot to the outer cone and perform a sharp turn.
After the turn, dribble across the top of the T to the cone you have not dribbled to and perform another sharp turn.
After completion of both the upper cones at the top, dribble to the middle cone, turn and arrive back at the start.
Rest for 15 seconds and perform with your weaker foot.
You WILL NOT turn the same direction with your weaker foot as it’s a different direction with the outside of your foot.
Once complete, rest for 30 seconds
Repeat the above 6 times and rest for 2 minutes.
Complete for an additional 2 sets for the best results.