Players throw the ball into the air, let it bounce, and then play it once with the instep. One light ball for each player (such as a volleyball or a soccer ball at reduced pressure) This is why the following introductory drill, albeit basic, places so much emphasis on success. This is not only frustrating, but also embarrassing. With beginners, start simple! Beginners quickly lose interest if the ball bounces away from them, out of their control, every time they play. Because of this, we start this chapter with the skill of ball juggling and offer a number of techniques to help beginners learn and improve. To complement, and hopefully inspire, additional practice, many coaches start every coaching practice with a 1-minute competition to see who can achieve the most touches or keep the ball off the ground the longest. An inspiring example is Pelé, who as a boy used a grapefruit or a ball of rags tied together with string to practice ball juggling. However, because formal practice time is limited, most coaches encourage their players to practice juggling on their own time. The secret to good ball juggling is practice. The constant touching of the ball develops finesse, balance, and confidence and encourages the use of many parts of the body, especially the platforms, which are so important in bringing the ball under control.
They can flick the ball into the air and then use, at will, many parts of the body including, in particular, the platforms-the forehead, thigh, and instep.
Even young players in professional teams' academies practice ball juggling continually the skill some youngsters exhibit in keeping the ball airborne is impressive. This is an excerpt from Skills & Strategies for Coaching Soccer - 2nd Edition by Alan Hargreaves & Richard Bate.īall juggling, as shown in figure 4.1, is an excellent way to introduce young players to the ball and to encourage players of all ages to develop and retain a feel for, and mastery over, the ball.
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