Technique

Listed below are the four main coaching points for different techniques in Soccer. 

CONTROL / FIRST TOUCH :

  • On your toes ready for the ball.
  • Keep your eye on the ball throughout.
  • Cushion the ball on impact.
  • Push the ball out approx 1yard away from the body.


SHORT PASSING :

  • Ensure that the ball is approx 1 yard from away the body.
  • Place the non-kicking foot next to the ball.
  • Strike the ball with the inside of the foot.
  • Follow through and keep ankle locked on impact.

LONG PASSING AND SHOOTING :

Ensure that the ball is approx 2 yards away from the body and on a 45 degree angle (approx).

  • Place the non-kicking foot next to the ball.
  • Strike the ball with the laces with the foot wrapped around the ball (top corner to the bottom corner).
  • Ensure that head and knee is over the ball, keep ankle locked and follow through.
      

DRIBBLING :

  • Keep the ball as close to the body as possible.
  • Use the inside and outside of both feet.
  • Change direction of the ball as much as possible.
  • Once the player is beaten, burst away with pace.


RUNNING WITH THE BALL :

  • Always keep the ball within two strides of the body.
  • Push the ball in your stride with the outside of the foot.
  • Look down on impact with the ball and up once the ball is out of the feet.
  • Get into the space as quick as possible.


HEADING : (Attacking and Defensive)

  • Keep your eye on the ball throughout.
  • Do not close eyes on impact.
  • Head the ball with the forehead.
  • Power comes from the back, Arch your back and follow through.
  • (Attacking headers) Head down and powerful.
  • (Defensive Headers) Head high and far.


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