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COE (SA) Ball Mastery
10 min
Soccer Exercise

COE (SA) Ball Mastery

  • Age U14 - U19
  • Training Set Main point

Setup

Space large enough to house all players (see diagram) 

Procedure

1.) Players move freely within designated play area and work on indicated skills 

2.) Start slow to build a rhythm and look to increase the tempo/intensity as they begin to get more comfortable with each movement

3.) Encourage players to drive the ball with more pace if there is open space especially when coming out of the "tight area"

VARIATIONS (choose 4-6) :

- Toe Taps
- Bell Touches
- Forward/Back Bell touches and/or Toe Taps
- In - Out (1-foot)
- In - Out (Alternating Feet)
- Side Rollover
- Push/Pull
- V-Turn to Same Foot (Inside)
- V-Turn to Same Foot (Outside)
- V-Turn to Opposite Foot (Inside)
- V-Turn to Opposite Foot (Outside)

Tip

OBJECTIVE:

Improve ball feeling and ball manipulation with different surfaces of the foot

COACHING POINTS:
- Head up to analyze play area
- Accuracy of movements before speed of movement 
- If there is space - drive the ball quickly
- Keep the ball close in tighter spaces 

Training attributes

Training Organization

Age
U14 - U19
Duration
10 min
Training Set
Main point
Form of Training
Individual training
Exercise level
Easy