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Dribbling
There are two main reasons why dribbling is important: it creates space for a pass or a shot, and it creates a numerical advantage by beating opponents and taking them out of the game.
There are three things necessary to become a good dribbler: the right attitude, good technique, and the right application.
The elements of good technique when dribbling are to keep close control, trick and unbalance an opponent, change direction, and change pace.
Dribbling is crucial to play directly; to be positive and self-assertive is the essence of dribbling.
Even if dribbling by your opponent fails, there are many advantages to taking him on. The dribbler will either be tripped or tackled, so the ball will go out for a throw in or corner kick.
Half of all goals are scored from set plays, either directly or through regaining a ball that has been cleared from a set play.
There are three phases of dribbling: approaching an opponent, tricking him, and eliminating him from play.
You must be able to use both sides of both feet in order to move in any possible direction.
Dribbling is used in a match for one of three reasons: to attack in the offensive third, to get out of a threatening situation, and to carry the ball through space.
The key to any movement with the ball is control. As you develop control, what will follow is speed, accuracy and confidence on the ball.
Dribbling is a factor in more than one of every six goals scored.
Be confident, put the defense on their heels and move past them. The key is in the amount and intensity of your training.
Believe in yourself.
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