Many young players don’t like to first-time a ball. First-timing means to pass it or play it before it’s trapped or comes to a complete stop. This is partially due to the fact that since they’ve been very young, they’ve been trained to properly trap first and then pass. It takes time before players feel […]
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Teaching How To Kill The Ball With Your Feet
No matter what a player’s position during a game, command of the ball is very important. The ability to control an erratic ball quickly and efficiently gives great personal satisfaction, is fun to watch, and can be the difference between success and failure in any situation in the course of play. Soccer demands speed so […]
