Mastering the ball and being comfortable on the ball is really important for all soccer players. Players need to spend time on their own with a ball, trying different skills and using different parts of their foot to move the ball. It takes time and years of practice but the hard work will pay off!
Below are a couple of great links for players who are looking to improve their ball mastery skills and learn new tricks and skills.
New York Red Bulls Training Programs - Ball Mastery Level 1
New York Red Bulls Training Programs - Ball Mastery Level 2
F2Freestylers - Ultimate Soccer Skills Channel