There are many ways to control a ball and instilling a range of techniques will create an extra dimension to your team.
The modern game see’s a variety of passes and ways to control the ball. Sometimes, the control actually eliminated defenders and can open up new attacks. This session delves into the many ways to control the ball and how you can gain an advantage through the simplest of touches.
Build your players skill base, beginning with unopposed drills, building up to opposed practices where they can begin to recognise how their first touch can define an attack or immediately break one down.
Keep control of the game and build your attacks based on the basics!
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Possession without purpose is pointless. These drills combine ball retention with physical conditioning to create teams that dominate and outlast opponents.
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