12.23.2013

Best U11 Youth Soccer Moves | #32-#34 – Defending & Tackling



TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS
U11 YOUTH SOCCER
MOVES #32-#34 – DEFENDING & TACKLING

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The best thing a developing soccer player can do is develop dominant ball skills needed to master the 1v1 (one verses one) game.

This means getting thousands of touches on the ball to develop deep comfort and control with all parts of the body and feet.  This also means mastering specific skills to keep the ball away from an opponent, move the ball around an opponent, and take the ball away from an opponent.  As a player grows up, dominant ball skills provide the best foundation for developing dominant passing skills.

Younger players can work through each move and skip those which are too difficult.  Older players can work through each move and spend time mastering those which are weak or missing from their game.


Moves #32 - #34 – Defending & Tackling
A fast and skilled opponent is dribbling right at you with the ball at their foot – what do you do?  No need to panic.  Just take an Angled Approach and use your body to separate them from the ball. 

Angled Approach and Separation – this is the key to dominating the 1v1 defensive game.

Two techniques – it’s that simple. 

If you can master Angled Approach & Separation you can take the ball away from even an athletic and/or skilled offensive opponent. 

The crazy thing is that while these two techniques are so effective they are often not taught.  Many soccer clubs either neglect teaching defense and tackling altogether, or they teach outdated and less effective techniques. 

One commonly taught tackle I would especially avoid is the Block Tackle.  A skilled offensive player will beat you almost every time if you stab at the ball with your foot, even if you use proper technique. 

After you’ve learned Angled Approach & Separation, Pressure Defending is the icing on the cake.  It is an additional defensive technique which will make it even more difficult for opponents to beat you. 

Win the 1v1 soccer battle not just offensively, but defensively as well. 

 



 
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Best U11 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)


Best U9 Youth Soccer Moves | #32-#34 – Defending & Tackling




TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS
U9 YOUTH SOCCER
MOVES #32-#34 – DEFENDING & TACKLING

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The best thing a developing soccer player can do is develop dominant ball skills needed to master the 1v1 (one verses one) game.

This means getting thousands of touches on the ball to develop deep comfort and control with all parts of the body and feet.  This also means mastering specific skills to keep the ball away from an opponent, move the ball around an opponent, and take the ball away from an opponent.  As a player grows up, dominant ball skills provide the best foundation for developing dominant passing skills.

Younger players can work through each move and skip those which are too difficult.  Older players can work through each move and spend time mastering those which are weak or missing from their game.

 
Moves #32 - #34 – Defending & Tackling
A fast and skilled opponent is dribbling right at you with the ball at their foot – what do you do?  No need to panic.  Just take an Angled Approach and use your body to separate them from the ball. 

Angled Approach and Separation – this is the key to dominating the 1v1 defensive game.

Two techniques – it’s that simple. 

If you can master Angled Approach & Separation you can take the ball away from even an athletic and/or skilled offensive opponent. 

The crazy thing is that while these two techniques are so effective they are often not taught.  Many soccer clubs either neglect teaching defense and tackling altogether, or they teach outdated and less effective techniques. 

One commonly taught tackle I would especially avoid is the Block Tackle.  A skilled offensive player will beat you almost every time if you stab at the ball with your foot, even if you use proper technique. 

After you’ve learned Angled Approach & Separation, Pressure Defending is the icing on the cake.  It is an additional defensive technique which will make it even more difficult for opponents to beat you. 

Win the 1v1 soccer battle not just offensively, but defensively as well. 

 

 

 
Follow Links Above For Video Of Each Move


Best U9 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)


Best U8 Youth Soccer Moves | #30-#31 – Defending & Tackling



TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS
U8 YOUTH SOCCER
MOVES #30-#31 – DEFENDING & TACKLING

++++++++++

The best thing a developing soccer player can do is develop dominant ball skills needed to master the 1v1 (one verses one) game.

This means getting thousands of touches on the ball to develop deep comfort and control with all parts of the body and feet.  This also means mastering specific skills to keep the ball away from an opponent, move the ball around an opponent, and take the ball away from an opponent.  As a player grows up, dominant ball skills provide the best foundation for developing dominant passing skills.

Younger players can work through each move and skip those which are too difficult.  Older players can work through each move and spend time mastering those which are weak or missing from their game.

 
Moves #30 - #31 – Defending & Tackling
A fast and skilled opponent is dribbling right at you with the ball at their foot – what do you do?  No need to panic.  Just take an Angled Approach and use your body to separate them from the ball. 

Angled Approach and Separation – this is the key to dominating the 1v1 defensive game.

Two techniques – it’s that simple. 

If you can master Angled Approach & Separation you can take the ball away from even an athletic and/or skilled offensive opponent. 

The crazy thing is that while these two techniques are so effective they are often not taught.  Many soccer clubs either neglect teaching defense and tackling altogether, or they teach outdated and less effective techniques. 

One commonly taught tackle I would especially avoid is the Block Tackle.  A skilled offensive player will beat you almost every time if you stab at the ball with your foot, even if you use proper technique. 

Win the 1v1 soccer battle not just offensively, but defensively as well. 

 


 
Follow Links Above For Video Of Each Move

 
Best U8 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)


Best U7 Youth Soccer Moves | #9-#10 – Defending & Tackling



TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS
U7 YOUTH SOCCER
MOVES #9-#10 – DEFENDING & TACKLING

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The best thing a developing soccer player can do is develop dominant ball skills needed to master the 1v1 (one verses one) game.

This means getting thousands of touches on the ball to develop deep comfort and control with all parts of the body and feet.  This also means mastering specific skills to keep the ball away from an opponent, move the ball around an opponent, and take the ball away from an opponent.  As a player grows up, dominant ball skills provide the best foundation for developing dominant passing skills.

Younger players can work through each move and skip those which are too difficult.  Older players can work through each move and spend time mastering those which are weak or missing from their game.

 
Moves #9 - #10 – Defending & Tackling
A fast and skilled opponent is dribbling right at you with the ball at their foot – what do you do?  No need to panic.  Just take an Angled Approach and use your body to separate them from the ball. 

Angled Approach and Separation – this is the key to dominating the 1v1 defensive game.

Two techniques – it’s that simple. 

If you can master Angled Approach & Separation you can take the ball away from even an athletic and/or skilled offensive opponent. 

The crazy thing is that while these two techniques are so effective they are often not taught.  Many soccer clubs either neglect teaching defense and tackling altogether, or they teach outdated and less effective techniques. 

One commonly taught tackle I would especially avoid is the Block Tackle.  A skilled offensive player will beat you almost every time if you stab at the ball with your foot, even if you use proper technique. 

Win the 1v1 soccer battle not just offensively, but defensively as well. 

 


 
Follow Links Above For Video Of Each Move

 
Best U7 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)


Best U6 Youth Soccer Moves | #7-#8 – Defending & Tackling



TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS
U6 YOUTH SOCCER
MOVES #7-#8 – DEFENDING & TACKLING

++++++++++

The best thing a developing soccer player can do is develop dominant ball skills needed to master the 1v1 (one verses one) game.

This means getting thousands of touches on the ball to develop deep comfort and control with all parts of the body and feet.  This also means mastering specific skills to keep the ball away from an opponent, move the ball around an opponent, and take the ball away from an opponent.  As a player grows up, dominant ball skills provide the best foundation for developing dominant passing skills.

Younger players can work through each move and skip those which are too difficult.  Older players can work through each move and spend time mastering those which are weak or missing from their game.

 
Moves #7 - #8 – Defending & Tackling
A fast and skilled opponent is dribbling right at you with the ball at their foot – what do you do?  No need to panic.  Just take an Angled Approach and use your body to separate them from the ball. 

Angled Approach and Separation – this is the key to dominating the 1v1 defensive game.

Two techniques – it’s that simple. 

If you can master Angled Approach & Separation you can take the ball away from even an athletic and/or skilled offensive opponent. 

The crazy thing is that while these two techniques are so effective they are often not taught.  Many soccer clubs either neglect teaching defense and tackling altogether, or they teach outdated and less effective techniques. 

One commonly taught tackle I would especially avoid is the Block Tackle.  A skilled offensive player will beat you almost every time if you stab at the ball with your foot, even if you use proper technique. 

Win the 1v1 soccer battle not just offensively, but defensively as well. 

 


 
Follow Links Above For Video Of Each Move


Best U6 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)


12.22.2013

Best U11 Youth Soccer Moves | #30-#31 – Kicking/Passing


TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS
U11 YOUTH SOCCER
MOVES #30-#31 – KICKING/PASSING

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The best thing a developing soccer player can do is develop dominant ball skills needed to master the 1v1 (one verses one) game.

This means getting thousands of touches on the ball to develop deep comfort and control with all parts of the body and feet.  This also means mastering specific skills to keep the ball away from an opponent, move the ball around an opponent, and take the ball away from an opponent.  As a player grows up, dominant ball skills provide the best foundation for developing dominant passing skills.

Younger players can work through each move and skip those which are too difficult.  Older players can work through each move and spend time mastering those which are weak or missing from their game.

 
Moves #30 - #31 – Kicking / Passing
The Angle Long Air Pass/Kick is crucial in youth soccer and only grows in importance as you grow up.  This kick provides a maximum amount of power and there are multiple uses for this kick during a game. 

Offensively, it can be used to score goals from all around and even outside the penalty area.  The ability to get the ball in the air with power is a significant weapon for the youth soccer player.  This kick can also be used offensively to send a ball from the wing into the front of the goal.  It is also effective on corner kicks.

Defensively, this kick can be used to effectively clear the ball from your side of the field to the opponent’s side of the field.  It can also be used to make a long pass to a teammate making an offensive run.   

This kick can be difficult to learn.  I spent an entire summer working with Avery on this kick.  It took hundreds of repetitions for her to become reasonably proficient. 

This is the one soccer move where I strongly recommend supplementing instructional videos with professional training.  Spend some money and hire a skilled soccer trainer to teach your child (and you) how to properly execute the Angle Long Air Pass/Kick.    

 


 
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Best U11 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)

Best U9 Youth Soccer Moves | #30-#31 – Kicking/Passing


TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS
U9 YOUTH SOCCER
MOVES #30-#31 – KICKING/PASSING

++++++++++

The best thing a developing soccer player can do is develop dominant ball skills needed to master the 1v1 (one verses one) game.

This means getting thousands of touches on the ball to develop deep comfort and control with all parts of the body and feet.  This also means mastering specific skills to keep the ball away from an opponent, move the ball around an opponent, and take the ball away from an opponent.  As a player grows up, dominant ball skills provide the best foundation for developing dominant passing skills.

Younger players can work through each move and skip those which are too difficult.  Older players can work through each move and spend time mastering those which are weak or missing from their game.

 
Moves #30 - #31 – Kicking / Passing
The Angle Long Air Pass/Kick is crucial in youth soccer and only grows in importance as you grow up.  This kick provides a maximum amount of power and there are multiple uses for this kick during a game. 

Offensively, it can be used to score goals from all around and even outside the penalty area.  The ability to get the ball in the air with power is a significant weapon for the youth soccer player.  This kick can also be used offensively to send a ball from the wing into the front of the goal.  It is also effective on corner kicks.

Defensively, this kick can be used to effectively clear the ball from your side of the field to the opponent’s side of the field.  It can also be used to make a long pass to a teammate making an offensive run.   

This kick can be difficult to learn.  I spent an entire summer working with Avery on this kick.  It took hundreds of repetitions for her to become reasonably proficient. 

This is the one soccer move where I strongly recommend supplementing instructional videos with professional training.  Spend some money and hire a skilled soccer trainer to teach your child (and you) how to properly execute the Angle Long Air Pass/Kick.    

 


 
Follow Links Above For Video Of Each Move

 
Best U9 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)

12.21.2013

Best U6 Youth Soccer Moves | #6 – Kicking/Passing


TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS
U6 YOUTH SOCCER
MOVE #6 – KICKING/PASSING

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The best thing a developing soccer player can do is develop dominant ball skills needed to master the 1v1 (one verses one) game.

This means getting thousands of touches on the ball to develop deep comfort and control with all parts of the body and feet.  This also means mastering specific skills to keep the ball away from an opponent, move the ball around an opponent, and take the ball away from an opponent.  As a player grows up, dominant ball skills provide the best foundation for developing dominant passing skills.

Younger players can work through each move and skip those which are too difficult.  Older players can work through each move and spend time mastering those which are weak or missing from their game.

 
Move #6 – Kicking / Passing
This move involves kicking the ball with the Inside Foot.  This is the easiest type of kick to learn, can generate considerable power if necessary, and provides maximum control. 

 

 
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Best U6 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)

Best U7 Youth Soccer Moves | #8 – Kicking/Passing


TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS
U7 YOUTH SOCCER
MOVE #8 – KICKING/PASSING

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The best thing a developing soccer player can do is develop dominant ball skills needed to master the 1v1 (one verses one) game.

This means getting thousands of touches on the ball to develop deep comfort and control with all parts of the body and feet.  This also means mastering specific skills to keep the ball away from an opponent, move the ball around an opponent, and take the ball away from an opponent.  As a player grows up, dominant ball skills provide the best foundation for developing dominant passing skills.

Younger players can work through each move and skip those which are too difficult.  Older players can work through each move and spend time mastering those which are weak or missing from their game.

 
Move #8 – Kicking / Passing
This move involves kicking the ball with the Inside Foot.  This is the easiest type of kick to learn, can generate considerable power if necessary, and provides maximum control. 

 


Follow Links Above For Video Of Each Move

 
Best U7 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)