You might disagree, but hear me out on this. It’s important in soccer drills that players are able to have a sense of the game and as such teach them the very basics of soccer. This soccer training should precede the training the kids on more complex components of soccer or the correct method of playing on field.
Since you are a soccer coach, the onus lies on you that the players start on a right note. For this reason, coach your players on every important soccer skill forming the basis of the game. Given below are a few soccer basics which are essential for all prospective players to learn.
Coaching the players to dribble and shoot the ball: Shooting and dribbling are the two most basic soccer skills to master. Whether the player be successful in the game or not depends on these two skills to a great extent. Yet, make all necessary arrangements before hand for teaching these soccer exercises.
Start with positioning several players over the soccer field and arrange all players in a straight line on either ends of field.
Now signal the players to start. They would then run onto the field, catch a ball with their foot, while dribbling and shooting it into a goal on the opposite end of the field. When they practice these two soccer drills on a daily basis, they’ll be able to learn them fast.
Passing the ball and following directions: Players learn the importance of team spirit as a result of these two soccer skills. Soccer after all, is a team sport that should be shared equally between all teammates. It’ll be impossible for them to display team spirit if they don’t learn good quality passing skills or don’t understand simple directions.
There is a simple drill that can be used to teach them about passing the ball and following directions. In the beginning, make the entire team line up in a single row at one side of the field. Place one team member stand in front of the single line at a distance of 5-10 feet.
You’ll signal them to go and the first person in line will attempt to catch the ball from the teammate in the field. The moment you tell them to stop, the player with the ball should then pass it to the first one in row. In this soccer practice, players will get an opportunity to practice listening and following instructions.
Handling the Ball: As a coach, you must train the players on the skill of dealing with the ball with the help of other body parts, excluding their feet. Because of this the players will be more spontaneous in their play while on field. Do this by making the player’s practice bouncing the ball with their heads and knees, or stopping the ball with their backs.
Soccer drills like these help in developing players that become match winners and make their way to learning more difficult components of the game. Find yourself abundant soccer specific information in form of articles, newsletters, tips, and guides at our youth soccer coaching community. So join now!
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