Turning with the ball is a basic skill that can help players create space to pass, change the direction of play or lose a defender. Learning basic turns will impress players and their friends and make great homework assignments.
The following
resources demonstrate easy ball turning techniques:
Skilled players are able to run with the ball, change direction and still keep it
under control. Dribbling can be done with the inside, outside, instep, and sole of the foot.
As they go faster, players need to learn not to kick the ball farther but instead to push the ball more frequently. The player has
to dribble and at the same time look around for opportunities to attack.
The following resources illustrate techniques for teaching players how to dribble and "fake-out" opponents.
Studies have shown that outstanding soccer players make as many as 10 decisions per minute of a match.
The NSCAA has designed a series of quizzes for coaches and players to help develop their situational awareness and decision-making skills.
Are you up for the challenge? Each situation will be presented as a diagram, and you
will have 20 seconds to make the correct tactical decision.
Take the NSCAA.com's series of 16 Tactical Soccer Situations Tests.
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Turning with the ball is a basic skill that can help players create space to pass, change the direction of play or lose a defender. Learning basic turns will impress players and their friends and make great homework assignments.
Skilled players are able to run with the ball, change direction and still keep it
under control. Dribbling can be done with the inside, outside, instep, and sole of the foot.
