Players need to be controlling the ball with one touch then turning and making an accurate pass with the other foot. The foot should cushion the ball as it is in the air when it comes so that it does not bounce off the foot and go out of the box.

The most accurate pass will be with the side foot after making the turn from a good first touch.

The target players also need a good first touch to control the pass from the working player.

Controlling balls in the air with a good first touch

Midfield
8 -15

Control Balls in the Air

Difficulty

Written by Dave Clarke

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A good first touch will make it easier to control balls that are bobbling up or that come to a player in the air

Coaching Objectives

Coaching first touch needs lots of repetition of the problem passes that players receive during a match. Having the ability to control poor passes is key to keeping possession and winning games.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
4 Players
25 x 25 y

What the Players Do

Set up by creating three 5 yard boxes with a box in the middle and two boxes15 yards from the middle box. You need a server 5 yards the other side of the box in the middle and a working player in the…

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