Key Techniques for Shielding the Ball One of the most valuable skills a player can develop is the ability to shield the ball effectively. When you’re under pressure from an opponent, keeping possession is crucial, and shielding allows you to buy time, make smart decisions, and control the flow of play. Here’s a breakdown of…
Scoring a goal is one of the most exhilarating moments in football, but it’s also one of the hardest skills to master. Often, players miss out on scoring opportunities because of small but significant mistakes. Here are 8 common errors players make when finishing, and how you can correct them to improve your finishing skills.…
First exercise (60 seconds): dragback right, turn open 90° to the right, push forward inside right foot, toe tap from right to left foot, roll over the ball with the left foot, push forward with the inside of the right foot 90° to the left. Now do the same thing with your other side, i.e.…
Create a box of cones in between the 6 yard box and the penalty area located around the second goal post. Exercise #1 – Stationary ball Start from a few steps back at a 90° angle. Get crossing foot around the ball and whip it to land in the designated box. Exercise #2 – Juggle…
0:08: 2 cones | push outside left foot – push inside left foot – drag past cone left foot – drag back right foot – push outside right foot – push inside right foot – drag past cone right foot – drag back left foot. | 1 minute without stopping – 30 seconds rest. Repeat…
Laces left – Laces right – Laces left – Laces left – Laces right – Laces left – Laces right – Laces right 1:16 Laces left – Laces right – Inside left – Inside right 2:02 Inside left – Inside right 2:45 Laces left – Inside left – Laces right – Inside right 3:29 Laces…
Warming-up Runs Dynamic stretching Ladder exercises Inside – outside going forward Roll – outside going forward Step – touch – step – touch going forward Cone exercise 1 cone: triangles around with roll – pull – push outside foot 1 cone: squares around with roll – pull – push outside foot – push sole forward…
Tips: Go directly to the defender with pace and impose a threat. Take small touches. A touch with every step. Use the momentum and balance of the defender against him. Put the defender’s balance in other direction as where you want to go. Your touch away must be EXPLOSIVE! DRILL #1: back to “defender” –…
Making a skill straight from a pass is often a great way to beat an onrushing defender, because you use their momentum against them – and in today’s Unisport football skills tutorial, JayMike will share 5 skills that you can use to beat defenders straight from a pass. Turn toe flick (0:21): pass comes in…
