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Soccer Awareness training develops SELF THINKING players who are not coach driven; but coach guided, and within this they are allowed to make mistakes without criticism; but rather; encouraged to learn from them.
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Dribbling is a ball skill that's crucial in soccer. The best soccer players in the world can control the ball when sprinting at full speed and avoiding defenders. Better dribbling skills allows players to create space and time and therefore better control the ball and make plays. Here are two drills you can add to your practices to improve your teams dribbling skills.
Read MoreA simple exercise when you have large numbers to work with. Practice lots of different receiving and passing drills here. Players pass and switch with their teammate behind them developing a constant rhythm. Passing with pace to challenge the first touch of the person you pass to. Also develop running with the ball and performing various tricks and dribbles as you move forward.
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Read MoreIn this drill, players score by dribbling over the opponents’ end line or by dribbling through any of the five gates located in the playing area. Players can only leave their third of the field by dribbling forward.
Read MoreFour areas of Awareness:
This works if all players are in synch and thinking ahead of the ball and it is not just the player on the ball thinking ahead.
Read MoreSoccer Awareness developmental training focuses on the concept of the THIRD EYE of Awareness, Imagination and Anticipation in Performance. Soccer Awareness is a highly innovative concept which aims to develop the thinking coach and player. Soccer Awareness focuses on the creation of a player centered environment which encourages autonomy and an ability to make correct decisions within a game specific context.
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This video is an example of a “One Touch Mentality” game situation U14 boys.
