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A Basic introduction
A BASIC INTRODUCTION
During Euro 2000 one of the key issues that separated the better players from the rest was their ability to control the ball (to advantage) however, or whenever it came to them.
That first touch on the ball is crucial, it can mean the difference between keeping the ball and losing it. So we have decided to prioritise this skill in this new series of coaching tips. Some things may look simple – in fact none are!!
Work at these practices and your technique should improve, and this will make the game more enjoyable.
So our starting point involves dealing with the ball as it comes to you.
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CONTROL
A Basic introduction
Adding defenders: Switching play continued
Defending a throw in 1
Defending a throw in 2
Defending against a short corner 1
More Control Tips
SHOOTING
A Basic Introduction
Free kick - Dead Ball
Improve Accuracy
On Run
Progression
More Shooting Tips
PASSING
Exercises for passing with the inside of the foot 1
Exercises for passing with the inside of the foot 2
Further two against one practices
Kicking the ball 1
Kicking the ball 2
More Passing Tips
DRIBBLING
A basic introduction
Close control
Control and movement
Dribbling and shooting
Early practices
More Dribbling Tips
TURNING
Inside hook
Turning and control
Turning and running with the ball
Turning and shooting on the turn
Turning practice for junior players
More Turning Tips
HEADING
A basic introduction
Against opposition
Attack v defence
Conditioned games
Conditioned games - control
More Heading Tips
CREATE SPACE
A basic introduction
Creating space 1 and 2
Creating space 3
Creating space 4
Creating space 5
More Create space Tips
SUPPORT PLAY
A basic introduction
Support behind the ball
Support play - progression
GOALKEEPING
A basic introduction
Attributes needed for goalkeepers
Catching high balls
Clearing the back pass 1
Clearing the back pass 2
More Goalkeeping Tips
CROSSING
A basic introduction
TACKLING
A basic introduction
Progression
The Challenge
THE THROW IN
Basic practices at the throw in
Defending at a throw in - 1
Defending at a throw in - 2
Defending at a throw in - 3
Progression
More The throw in Tips
ATTACKING SET PLAYS
A basic introduction
Attacking corners
Possession football
Progression
Wide free kick
More Attacking set plays Tips
DEFENDING SET PLAYS
A basic introduction
Closing down space
Corners
Corners to and beyond the far post
Corners to the edge of the penalty area
More Defending set plays Tips
THE FREE KICK
Defending Free Kicks 4b
Defending Free Kicks 4a
Defending Long Free Kicks 3
Defending Long Free Kicks 2
Defending Long Free Kicks 1
More The free kick Tips