First Touch

Mastering the First Touch: Elevating Your Soccer Prowess 

At the heart of every great player lies the ability to control the ball effortlessly with their first touch. It's the difference between a frantic scramble and a composed play, between chaos and control. From trapping the ball dead in its tracks to redirecting it with purpose, mastering the first touch is essential for every aspiring footballer.

As our young athletes embark on their soccer journey, understanding the significance of the first touch is paramount. It's not just about perfecting a technique; it's about instilling confidence, honing spatial awareness, and laying the foundation for a dynamic playing style. So join us as we delve into the art of the first touch and unlock the secrets to soccer mastery.

Back to the Beginning

Again, I know these drills don't make you feel like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.  However, how do you think these great players became so great?  They had to start exactly where you are now, learning everything from the beginning.  Even these great players once were beginners and they had to listen to their coaches and learn how to become amazing.  You can do the same!

For the Coaches

Here is a great session focusing on POSITIVE first touch.  It may look easy on the screen, but be patient with your kids and let them get to grips with the exercise.  Rome wasn't built in a day, they will get it and you will see the results in the field in due course.

Don't feel rushed to get through the whole session.  It is more important that the kids learn the skill than complete the session.  If you only get one of the sequences done, no worries, tomorrow is another day!  1 done right is better than all of them done wrong.