What You Will Learn!
- Students will learn practice drills to improve their first touch on the ball.
- Students will learn to control balls on the ground as well as balls out of the air.
- Students will develop a better feel for the receiving the ball.
- Students will learn how to receive the ball with one touch and play the ball to set up the next movement.
Description
The ability to receive, prepare, and play the ball quickly and accurately is essential for successful performance at higher levels of play, where space and time are limited and the tempo of play is very fast. This video illustrates the importance of a quality first touch and provides a series of exercises which focus on improving a player s initial touch on the ball. The program is an essential resource for every coach and player!
Dr. Joseph Luxbacher has been involved in the sport of soccer as both a player and coach for more than 30 years. A former professional player in the North American Soccer League (NASL) and Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL), Luxbacher served more than two decades as the head men’s soccer coach at the University of Pittsburgh where his teams won more than 200 times. Coach Luxbacher has twice been named Big East Athletic Conference Soccer Coach of the Year and has earned the “A” Coaching License of US Soccer.
Why is the "first touch" so important in soccer?
The ability to control the ball is essential to be successful at soccer. Players at every level must develop a feel for the ball. Players must practice controlling balls on the ground as well as balls out of the air. Good control is the ability to take the ball with one touch and play the ball with your next movement. A good touch may take time to develop but it is well worth the effort. Whatever the level of your players, practice will always help improve their first touch on the ball.
Make sure to also check out the other Winning Soccer videos in this series:
Vol. 2 - Rock Solid Defense
Vol. 3 - Attacking Tactics
Vol. 4 - Finishing the Attack
Vol. 5 - Passing, Receiving and Heading
Vol. 6 - Dribbling and Shooting Skills
Vol. 7 - Goalkeeper Training
Vol. 8 - Youth Soccer Games
Also, one more outstanding video featuring Coach Luxbacher:
Soccer Skills and Drills: Winning the 1v1 Match-up
Who Should Attend!
- Soccer coaches and players at every level will find this course content valuable.