8.26.2013

Kicking/Passing - 3 | Youth Soccer Drills & Skills


CUSTOM OUTDOOR TRAINING SESSION
YOUTH SOCCER
KICKING/PASSING 3

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1v1 Soccer videos are not designed to teach proper technique.

Instead, take advantage of the resources linked at the end of this post.  These resources are the best of what is out there.  These resources contain professional trainers and skilled players correctly demonstrating (often in slow-motion) the techniques you want to learn.

The purpose of 1v1 Soccer is to show parents how to modify effective soccer instructional resources for home use.  By applying these resources in the myriad of different ways demonstrated on this site, you can help your child win the 1v1 soccer battle.
 

 
 
There are many components to a properly kicking a soccer ball.  If any of these components are executed incorrectly the entire kick breaks down.  Some of these components include:

·         Soccer Hop
·         Load
·         Down Swing
·         Placement Of Plant Foot
·         Shape Of Kicking Leg – V Shape
·         Shape Of Striking Foot
·         Ball Contacting Point
·         Eyes On Ball
·         Body Positioning
·         Shoulder Positioning
·         Impact Point
·         Follow Through
 
There is a soccer training DVD called Blast The Ball which is included with the Soccer University DVD training series.  Blast The Ball covers nearly every element of a correct soccer kick.  I strongly recommend this purchasing and reviewing this DVD to develop and master the various components of properly kicking a soccer ball. 

An Angle Kick involves approaching a soccer ball at an angle and using the rotation of your hips to generate power.  It also involves kicking ball with a specific part of your foot.  This kick can be difficult to learn. 

The Angle Long Air Pass/Kick is a specific version of the Angle Kick.  It involves striking the ball with power below center in the middle of the ball.  It also involves throwing your shoulders back instead of staying over the ball.  This kick is designed get the ball in the air with power. 

There are other versions of the Angle Kick, but the Angle Long Air Pass/Kick is the most versatile and effective version for youth soccer.  It can be used in a myriad of situations both offensively and defensively.  It is necessary to learn and grows in importance as you grow up. 

An Angle Long Air Pass/Kick – Stationary Ball involves learning how to properly kick a ball that is not moving in the air with power using the proper part of the foot.  A stationary ball allows you to focus exclusively on learning proper technique rather than worry about additional elements connected to a moving ball. 

The Angle Long Air Pass/Kick – Forward Moving Ball technique involves learning how to properly kick a ball that is moving towards you.  This is a fairly common situation in youth soccer.   

NOTE:  This kick can be difficult to learn.  I spent several days working with Avery on nothing except the Angle Long Air Pass/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 personal coaching.  Spend the money and hire a skilled soccer trainer to teach your child (and you) how to properly execute the Angle Long Air Pass/Kick.    


Kicking/Passing

Angle Long Air Pass/Kick – Stationary Ball
BTB | 19:30

Angle Long Air Pass/Kick – Forward Moving Ball
BTB | 19:30

 
Improve Your 1v1 Game TODAY (Links Below)

BTB = Blast The Ball DVD (Included With Soccer University DVD Series)

 
Outdoor Training Sessions (Link Below)

Best U10 Youth Soccer Moves | #30-#31 – Kicking/Passing


TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS
U10 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.    

 


 
Follow Links Above For Video Of Each Move

 
Best U10 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)


8.25.2013

Kicking/Passing – 2 | Youth Soccer Drills & Skills


CUSTOM OUTDOOR TRAINING SESSION
YOUTH SOCCER
KICKING/PASSING 2

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1v1 Soccer videos are not designed to teach proper technique.
Instead, take advantage of the resources linked at the end of this post.  These resources are the best of what is out there.  These resources contain professional trainers and skilled players correctly demonstrating (often in slow-motion) the techniques you want to learn.
The purpose of 1v1 Soccer is to show parents how to modify effective soccer instructional resources for home use.  By applying these resources in the myriad of different ways demonstrated on this site, you can help your child win the 1v1 soccer battle.
 
  
There are many components to a properly kicking a soccer ball.  If any of these components are executed incorrectly the entire kick breaks down.  Some of these components include:

·         Soccer Hop
·         Load
·         Down Swing
·         Placement Of Plant Foot
·         Shape Of Kicking Leg – V Shape
·         Shape Of Striking Foot
·         Ball Contacting Point
·         Eyes On Ball
·         Body Positioning
·         Shoulder Positioning
·         Impact Point
·         Follow Through

There is a soccer training DVD called Blast The Ball which is included with the Soccer University DVD training series.  Blast The Ball covers nearly every element of a correct soccer kick.  I strongly recommend this purchasing and reviewing this DVD to develop and master the various components of properly kicking a soccer ball. 

An Inside Foot Kick/Pass involves kicking the ball with the inside of your foot.  This is the easiest kick to learn.  

The Inside Foot Low Driving Air Kick/Pass is another basic soccer kick.  It involves using the Inside Foot to kick a low driving ball in air in a specific direction.  It allows you to kick with power, but is still easy to learn and control.  This kick demands striking through the center of the ball, opening up your shoulders a bit, and a normal follow through.

An Inside Foot Low Driving Air Pass/Kick – Stationary Ball involves learning how to properly kick a ball that is not moving in the air with power using the inside foot.  A stationary ball allows you to focus exclusively on learning proper technique rather than worry about additional elements connected to a moving ball. 

The Inside Foot Low Driving Air Kick/Pass – Forward Incoming Ball technique involves learning how to use the Inside Foot to properly kick a ball that is moving towards you and drive it with power in the air. 

The Inside Foot Low Driving Air Kick/Pass – Side Incoming Ball/Side Across Body Incoming Ball techniques involve learning how to use the Inside Foot to properly kick a ball along that is moving towards you from the side and drive it with power in the air.  Both of these kicks are great finishing moves in front of the goal. 


Kicking/Passing

Inside Foot Low Driving Air Kick/Pass – Stationary Ball
SU 1 | 1:48:15
BTB | 18:38

Inside Foot Low Driving Air Kick/Pass – Forward Approaching Ball
SU 1 | 1:48:15
BTB | 18:38

Inside Foot Low Driving Air Kick/Pass – Side Approaching Ball
SU 1 | 1:48:15
BTB | 18:38

Inside Foot Low Driving Air Kick/Pass – Side Across Body Approaching Ball
SU 1 | 1:48:15
BTB | 18:38

 
Improve Your 1v1 Game TODAY (Links Below)

SU = Soccer UniversityDVD Series

BTB = Blast The BallDVD (Packaged With Soccer University)

 
Outdoor Training Sessions (Link Below)

Kicking/Passing – 1 | Youth Soccer Drills & Skills


CUSTOM OUTDOOR TRAINING SESSION
YOUTH SOCCER
KICKING/PASSING 1

++++++++++

1v1 Soccer videos are not designed to teach proper technique.

Instead, take advantage of the resources linked at the end of this post.  These resources are the best of what is out there.  These resources contain professional trainers and skilled players correctly demonstrating (often in slow-motion) the techniques you want to learn.

The purpose of 1v1 Soccer is to show parents how to modify effective soccer instructional resources for home use.  By applying these resources in the myriad of different ways demonstrated on this site, you can help your child win the 1v1 soccer battle.


There are many components to a properly kicking a soccer ball.  If any of these components are executed incorrectly the entire kick breaks down.  Some of these components include:

·         Soccer Hop
·         Load
·         Down Swing
·         Placement Of Plant Foot
·         Shape Of Kicking Leg – V Shape
·         Shape Of Striking Foot
·         Ball Contacting Point
·         Eyes On Ball
·         Body Positioning
·         Shoulder Positioning
·         Impact Point
·         Follow Through

There is a soccer training DVD called Blast The Ball which is included with the Soccer University DVD training series.  Blast The Ball covers nearly every element of a correct soccer kick.  I strongly recommend this purchasing and reviewing this DVD to develop and master the various components of properly kicking a soccer ball. 

An Inside Foot Kick/Pass involves kicking the ball with the inside of your foot.  This is the easiest kick to learn.  

The Inside Foot Ground Kick/Pass is a foundational move and should be mastered at an early age.  It involves using the inside foot to kick the ball along the ground in a specific direction.  This kick offers a high degree of control if executed correctly which is why it is commonly used to pass the ball to a teammate.  This kick demands striking through the center/top of the ball, keeping your shoulders over the ball, and a follow through that stays parallel with the ground.     

The Inside Foot Ground Kick/Pass – Stationary Ball involves learning how to properly kick a ball that is not moving along the ground using the inside foot.  A stationary ball allows you to focus exclusively on learning proper technique rather than worry about additional elements connected to a moving ball. 

The Inside Foot Ground Kick/Pass – Forward Incoming Ball technique involves learning how to use the Inside Foot to properly kick a ball that is moving towards you and keep it on the ground.  This is a fairly common situation in youth soccer. 

The Inside Foot Ground Kick/Pass – Side Incoming Ball/Side Across Body Incoming Ball techniques involve learning how to use the Inside Foot to properly kick a ball along that is moving towards you from the side and keep it on the ground.  Both of these kicks are great finishing moves in front of the goal. 

Kicking/Passing

Inside Foot Ground Kick/Pass – Stationary Ball
SU 1 | 1:31:55
BTB | 18:38

Inside Foot Ground Kick/Pass – Forward Approaching Ball
SU 1 | 1:31:55
BTB | 18:38

Inside Foot Ground Kick/Pass – Side Approaching Ball
SU 1 | 1:31:55
BTB | 18:38

Inside Foot Ground Kick/Pass – Side Across Body Approaching Ball
SU 1 | 1:31:55
BTB | 18:38


Improve Your 1v1 Game TODAY (Links Below)

SU = Soccer UniversityDVD Series

BTB = Blast The BallDVD (Packaged With Soccer University)


Outdoor Training Sessions (Link Below)