Juan Figueira
| Name: | Juan Figueira |
|---|---|
| City: | Hillsborough |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
- What: First touch out on possession and stop when we run into pressure.
- Who: Every player
- Where: Anywhere on the field
- When: On the ball
- Why: First touch to control the ball, stop to change direction
- What if: If we see space? if we see pressure coming? When do we turn and change direction?

See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
Organization:
- All players with a ball and 1 defender.
Instructions:
- Players with ball try to dribble to opposite end. Defender approaches to try and take away, if dribblers are able to stop the ball with their sole as the defender approaches, the 'freeze' the defender and go around them.
Coaching Points:
- Can we see the defender approaching?
- Can we control the ball through the first touch?
- Can we stop with the sole and continue once pressure is off?
Progressions/Regressions:
- Add more defenders

See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
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Ball Mastery (10 mins)
Organization:
- 20x15 grid or adjust accordingly to optimize
- Each player with a ball
Instructions:
- Each player with a ball, dribble inside the box.
- Upon coach's command, players stop
Coaching Points:
- Can we dribble with the laces and toes (Messi touches)?
- Can we stop with the sole of the foot?
Progressions/Regressions:
- Players switch ball after they stop.