Types of 1^st Touches (in increasing order of distance)

Close Control

when marked by defender / aiming to shoot -

• small nudges

• keeping ball close to body

• shoulder up / turning away from defender

Touch into Space

surprise / leave defender quickly –

take note of

• how quickly defender is running onto you (the faster they are, the harder for them to stop)

• available space

can use – alongside feet – different parts of body e.g. head / knee

1^st Touch Pass

when teammate in very good position: unmarked / ready to score

need to take note of teammates’ space so look up