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footy4kids recommends:
For new coaches:
For experienced coaches:
For coaches of kids aged 5-8:
For coaches of kids aged 9-11:
For coaches of small-sided teams:
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Ball control step-up drill for push pass and first-touch
Criss-cross ball control step-up drill
age group: All ages
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| Description
Criss-cross is a simple, unopposed soccer drill designed to improve the push pass and first touch. It allows the soccer coach to work with a number of players in a fairly small area.
Set up
Make a 15-yard by 15-yard square grid with marker cones at each corner.
Between two and four players stand at each cone.
One football at two adjacent cones.Action
Players pass - two touch - to the player diagonally opposite, then run to disc on their right.
Coaching points
Is body language relaxed and balanced?
"Play on your toes"
Eye contact and communication.
Accuracy and pace of pass.
Strike through mid-line of ball, keep it down.
Contact with inside of foot - not with toe end.
Follow through in direction of pass.
First touch - withdraw foot on contact.
Get receiving foot off the ground, "soft ankle".
Move quickly following pass.
Encourage players to aim for a high standard.
Older players should be able to recognise and correct their own faults.
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