Dribbling in soccer is the skill of moving the ball around the field by use of the feet, unassisted by other players. It is the art of individual ball control, moving the ball with your feet to advance it towards the goal. Dribbling helps players get around defenders and protect the ball to maintain possession against those who would try to steal it. Skillful dribblers use all parts of their feet to bring movement to an otherwise dead ball at rest - the instep, top of the foot, bottom of the foot, back heel or outside of the foot. The basic concepts of dribbling include keeping the ball as close to the feet as possible in order to maintain control of the ball, using the correct part of the feet to contact the ball in order to maintain balance of the body, and trying to maximize the use of the lower part of peripheral vision to see the ball in order to keep as much of the field in sight as possible during performance of the skill. Dribbling is a means to an end, not an end unto itself. It should be used to advance the ball, to promote passing, and to promote shooting.