Midfielder cushioning a football with a soft first touch during a rebounder drill

Training goal · First Touch

Soft touch. Sharp mind.

Your first touch is your first decision. A rebounder, a weighted ball and 15 minutes a day will rewire how you receive — open hips, soft cushion, ready to play forward before the ball arrives.

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The first touch kit.

Hand-picked products to help you improve first touch. Every piece is built for daily use, indoors or out.

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Training Ball

Built to improve first touch

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Rebounders

Built to improve first touch

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Cones

Built to improve first touch

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Marker Discs

Built to improve first touch

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Resistance Bands

Built to improve first touch

Training bundles

Save with a first touch pack.

Bundle · Save $28

Ball Mastery Pack

Training ball, rebounder and markers for daily touch reps.

Tech Training Ball
Folding Rebounder
Marker Discs
Resistance Band

$149

Bundle · Save $25

First Touch Pack

Rebounder, weighted ball and cones to sharpen control under pressure.

Pro Rebounder
Weighted Ball
20× Cones
Carry Bag

$139

Educational resources

Train smarter.

Article · 5 min read

Improve Your First Touch

The wall, rebounder and weighted-ball routine pros use daily.

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Training videos

Watch the first touch session.

Drill walkthroughs filmed with academy coaches. Tap a session to see the setup, the reps and the coaching cues.

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Session 0106:42

BeginnerDrill walkthrough

First Touch — fundamentals

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Session 0208:15

IntermediateDrill walkthrough

First Touch — match tempo drills

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Session 0310:30

AdvancedDrill walkthrough

First Touch — game-day finishers

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Frequently asked

Improve First Touch — your questions answered.

How often should I train with this equipment?+

Most players see results from 3–4 short focused sessions per week (20–40 minutes) on top of team training. Quality of reps beats total hours every time.

What size rebounder should I get?+

A 1m × 1m frame is the sweet spot for solo first-touch and passing work. Larger frames are better for finishing reps and team use.

Should I train with a weighted ball?+

Yes — once a week, not every session. Weighted balls exaggerate poor technique and build cushioning, but overuse can slow your normal touch.

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