The Chop Pick Up Trick

Today we are learning a new way to start juggling with your feet I call the Chop Pick Up Trick.

This is a fun, challenging way to start juggling using your feet. You probably will never use it in a game, but this is a good way to challenge your skills and show off in front of your friends at practice. 

Key Points:

1. Place ball between your feet, 5 inches apart from each foot
2. Ball should be in line with your feet at the base of your toes, not your heels. 
3. Quickly and at the same time, slide your feet together underneath the ball, which will cause it to pop up. Then start juggling. Keep your feet on the ground and underneath the ball. Do not jump and make contact with the middle of the ball. 

Exercise Player Can Do: 

Start off practicing this move without the ball. Once you feel good about your technique, try it with the ball. Practice until you master it or you are tired. 

What Player Could Be Doing Wrong: 

If the ball isn't popping up for you it's because you are jumping when you do the feet slide motion and hitting the ball in the middle of the ball. Doing this causes the ball just to sit there. Make sure to slide your feet, don't jump, keep your toes down, and get them underneath the ball, which will cause it to pop up. 

If the ball is going to your right or left side and not straight up it's because you are moving one foot, before the other. Make sure both of your feet slide together at the same time, not one, then the other. 

Bonus Tip:

Practicing this move is easier on thick high grass where the ball sits up nicely and you have room to get your feet under the ball. Trying this move on concrete or a rock hard field greatly decreases the level of difficulty of the Chop Pick Up Trick. 

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