Short PassingKey technique aspects
- Non-kicking foot close to the ball, pointing towards the target
- Head still and over the ball
- Kick with inside of foot, following through on line of target
- Keep ball low, striking through middle of the ball
Key technical aspects:
- Picture the target
- Decision to pass first time or control
- Accuracy, weight and timing of pass (preferably to "safe side" of receiver)
- Awareness of where to pass if the recipient is moving (i.e., ahead of the player, rather than ‘at’ him)
- Movement after the pass
FinishingKey technique aspects: (instep shot)
- head down / over ball
- standing foot alongside the ball pointed at target
- knee over ball
- lock ankle
- left arm out for balance (right footed player)
- strike the ball with the ‘laces’ of the boot - follow through the ball
(Note that this is identical to volleying technique)
Key technical aspects:
- Positive attitude
- Early shot
- Use an appropriate finishing technique
- Accuracy
- Shot across the goalkeeper from an angle
- Following in for rebounds
- Head up to assess whether to shoot, pass or dribble
TacklingKey Techniques Aspects
- Block Tackle
- Weight Over the ball, upper body leaning forward
- Non-Tackling foot placed firmly
- Strike through the ball with the inside of the foot, keeping the leg firm.
- Aim a small distance behind the ball to assist ‘follow through’
- Poke Tackle
- Very simply, this is just taking the opportunity to poke the ball away from the attacker
- Timing is important – don’t commit unless the ball is winnable, since you’ll be off balance after you attempt to win the ball
- Slide Tackle
- Always approach from the side – never behind
- Slide on the side of the leg/thigh (left side if tackling with the right foot)
- Tacklers should keep their sliding leg unlocked with a slight bend.
- Extend your tackling leg through the ball. Make sure you get the ball right on your shoelaces and swing your leg through it.
- Get back up as quickly as possible
Key technical Aspects
- Understanding the priorities
- Attempt to delay/jockey first (don’t tackle unless it is necessary)
- Poke or Block Tackle if delaying is not possible
- Slide Tackle only as a last resort
1v1 Attacking StrategiesKey technique aspects:
- There are 2 parts to the technique – A Trick, followed by A Get-Away
- The Getaway is always similar, regardless of the Trick
- Use the outside or instep (laces) of the kicking foot to move the ball away
- At the same time, push off against the standing leg for a burst of speed
- Some Basic Tricks
- The Feint
- Move the body to one side of the ball, to suggest a change of direction
- Quickly use the get-away to burst in the opposite direction
- The Step Over
- Move the right foot over the ball in a big “C” shape
- Move the left foot over the ball in a big “Reverse – C” shape
- Use the standard get-away to burst in the opposite direction
- Practice a variety of 1 and 2 step-over moves, with exit in different directions
- The Fake Shot
- Perform the ‘back swing’ of a shot/cross
- Use the get-away to burst away instead of hitting the ball
- The Stop-Go
- Stop the ball using the sole of the foot on the top of the ball
- Quickly perform the get-away to burst away, using the same foot to move the ball (once the Defender is off balanced)
- Cruyff Turn
- As you approach your opponent with the ball, position your body to feign a cross or shot.
- Then hook the ball with the inside of your kicking foot, behind your standing leg.
- Turn and move off in the opposition direction while the opponent is left wrong-footed.
Key technical aspects:
- Using the technique will only gain a small time advantage – once performed the player must exit cleanly and quickly
- Practice a variety of tricks, and exit to both sides
- Tricks should always be exaggerated and performed with confidence
- Players must initially have the ball in control, moving using good technique, to be able to perform any of these moves
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Ball Holding/ShieldingKey technique aspects
- Sideways on, body between the ball and the opponent
- Foot on top of ball, making small movements
- Bum sticking out, knees flexed
- Arms down, but away from body to keep opponent away (make your body a large barrier)
- Keep making small adjustments as opponent moves (ball stays fairly stationary, your body position moves around it)
- Basic awareness of which direction to turn to keep away from opponent and towards ‘safe side’ of pitch
Running With The BallKey technique aspects:
- The knee of the dribbling leg is bent and the toes are pointed downwards and slightly inwards, so that the front of the foot comes into contact with the ball.
- Contact with the ball is made with the laces of the shoe
- The knee should be over the ball when contact is made, so that the gait itself is very similar to prancing.
- As contact is made with the ball, the ball is dragged/pulled along by the dribbling foot, so that it comes to rest beside the dribbling foot when you step down again.
- Short steps are used, and the ball stays in front of the torso at all times
- To stop, press down on the top of the ball with the bottom of the foot (studs)
Key technical aspects:
- Get in line with the pass
- Positive first touch out of feet
- Use laces (not side of foot)
- Head up
- Cover ground quickly i.e. long strides
DribblingKey technical aspects:
- Head up to assess options
- Receive ball out of feet and facing opponent - if the ball is delivered from behind try to receive in an open stance (i.e. side on) with foot nearest the goal
- Isolate defender 1v1
- Collect defender i.e. the point at which the defender becomes engaged
- Use a dribbling trick e.g. big toe, then little toe to manipulate the ball, step over and then outside of the foot etc – tricks that keep the attacker's body between the ball and the opponent or generally preferred)
- Change of pace and/or direction. To stop, press down on the top of the ball with the bottom of the foot
- Positive end result e.g. effective cross
- Other players to help create space for dribbling
HeadingKey technical aspects:
- Timing of run and jump to meet the ball at the highest point
- Angle of the run – with defender approaching along the line of the ball if possible
- Extend neck and contact top or middle of ball to head down (attacking) or bottom to middle of ball for distance (if defending)
- Eyes Open
- Attack Ball
- Head the ball back where it came from if defending
- Use pace of the ball if possible when attacking
- If defender can't get to a header, drop
TurningKey technique aspects:
- Outside Hook
- Dribbling with the ball under control
- Let the outside edge of one foot guide the ball outwards at right angles to the direction of travel (i.e., right foot to turn right, left foot to turn left)
- As you’re doing this, turn your body so it’s following your foot and be on your way
- Your marker should be on your opposite side the whole time, so you’re turning away and shielding the ball with your body.
- Inside Hook
- Dribbling with the ball under control
- Let the inside edge of one foot guide the ball sideways at right angles to your direction of travel (i.e., left foot to turn right, right foot to turn left)
- As you’re doing this, turn your body so it’s following your foot and then be on your way.
- Your marker should be on your opposite side the whole time, so you’re turning away and shielding the ball with your body.
- Drag Back
- Stop the ball with your foot on top of it
- Drag the ball back using the sole of the foot
- Turn 180 degrees and exit – keep your body between the ball and the marker at all times
- Dummy & Turn
- Check that there is space behind you
- As the ball is passed in to you from the front, step forward putting weight on the front foot
- Allow the ball to run through your legs
- Push off the front foot and turn 180 degrees to follow the ball
- Cruyff Turn
- See the ‘1v1 Attacking Strategies’ section (if you feel your kids are ready!)
- Feints
- Use a basic Shoulder Feint to fool your opponent before you turn
Key technical aspects:
- Create space to turn into prior to receiving pass
- Recognition of space, and position of defenders and team mates
- Communication from support players letting the receiver know if they have time to turn
- Using an appropriate turning technique (e.g. hook, drag back, Cruyff etc.) to keep your body between you and the defender
- Head up to assess whether to shoot, pass or dribble
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