Kicking/Passing – 8 | 1st Touch - 6 | Dribbling -3 | Youth Soccer

CUSTOM OUTDOOR TRAINING SESSION

YOUTH SOCCER

KICKING/PASSING 8

1^ST TOUCH 6

DRIBBLING 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.

Dribbling
Speed Dribbling involves kicking the ball far ahead of you and sprinting after it as fast as you can.  If you look up and see open field in front of you, this is by far the fastest way to make your way up the field.  Soccer University calls this move Speed Dribbling without the Ball.  I just call it Speed Dribbling.  

Chop Dribbling involves quick, choppy steps and touching the ball with every step.  This is the most controlled type of dribbling and is usually utilized in a crowded area of the field while still allowing you to move the ball forward.

Controlled Dribbling involves moving the ball down the field as quickly as possible while using the same foot to touch the ball every stride.  The part of the foot that touches the ball – laces, inside foot, outside foot – is irrelevant.  The idea is to get the same foot on the ball in whatever way is most appropriate.  Controlled Dribbling provides a nice balance of speed and control. 

Fast Dribbling involves kicking the ball about 3-5 paces ahead of you and then sprinting after it.  Keeping the ball closer to you results in slightly less speed than Speed Dribbling, but provides slightly more control of the ball.  Soccer University calls this move Speed Dribbling with the Ball.  I renamed this technique Fast Dribbling.  

+1^st Touch

A strong 1^st Touch means being able to place the ball where you want it after receiving it.  Mastery of 1^st Touch includes being in control over two variables when the soccer ball touches your foot. 

Direction – You should be able to guide the ball off your foot in the exact direction you want it to go. 

Weight – This is the pace at which the ball leaves your foot.  You should be able to control how far the ball rolls (1 foot, 3 feet, 5 feet, 10 feet, etc.) in the direction you want it to go. 

A Side Touch always means moving the ball either towards your left or your right.  The purpose of the Side Touch is to move the ball into an open area of the field.

An Inside Foot Across Body Side Touch involves moving an incoming ball across your body using the inside foot.  This touch provides maximum control, but is the slowest of the three side touches to execute.  

An Inside Foot Away From Body Side Touch involves moving an incoming ball away from your body using the inside foot.  This touch also provides maximum control and can be executed more quickly. 

An Outside Foot Away From Body Side Touch involves moving an incoming ball away from your body using the outside foot.  This touch can be completed more quickly than the other side touches, but provides the least control.

+Kicking/Passing

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 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 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. 

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.

An Outside Foot Kick/Pass involves kicking the ball with the outside of your foot. 

The Outside Foot Ground Kick/Pass involves using the outside foot to kick the ball along the ground in a specific direction.  When passing to a teammate, this kick offers less control than using the inside foot, but can be completed more quickly and efficiently.  It also puts you in a better position to move around a defender after you complete the pass.  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.    

Dribbling

Speed Dribbling
SU 1 | 1:16:45

Chop Dribbling
SU 1 | 59:50

Controlled Dribbling
SU 1 | 1:08:28

Fast Dribbling

SU 1 | 1:16:45

+1^st Touch

Inside Foot Across Body Side Touch

SU 2 | 42:08

Inside Foot Away From Body Side Touch

SU 2 | 42:08

Outside Foot Away From Body Side Touch

SU 2 | 45:38

+Kicking/Passing

Inside Foot Ground Kick/Pass

SU 1 | 1:31:55

BTB | 18:38

Inside Foot Low Driving Air Kick/Pass

SU 1 | 1:48:15

BTB | 18:38

Angle Long Air Pass/Kick
BTB | 19:30

Outside Foot Ground Kick/Pass

BTB | 19:00

Improve Your 1v1 Game TODAY (Links Below)

SU = Soccer University DVD Series

BTB = Blast The Ball DVD (Packaged With Soccer University)

Outdoor Training Sessions (Link Below)

Full List Of Outdoor Training Sessions

Kicking/Passing – 7 | 1st Touch - 5 | Youth Soccer

CUSTOM OUTDOOR TRAINING SESSION

YOUTH SOCCER

KICKING/PASSING 7

1^ST TOUCH 5

++++++++++

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.

1^st Touch

A strong 1^st Touch means being able to place the ball where you want it after receiving it.  Mastery of 1^st Touch includes being in control over two variables when the soccer ball touches your foot. 

Direction – You should be able to guide the ball off your foot in the exact direction you want it to go. 

Weight – This is the pace at which the ball leaves your foot.  You should be able to control how far the ball rolls (1 foot, 3 feet, 5 feet, 10 feet, etc.) in the direction you want it to go. 

A Side Touch always means moving the ball either towards your left or your right.  The purpose of the Side Touch is to move the ball into an open area of the field.

An Inside Foot Across Body Side Touch involves moving an incoming ball across your body using the inside foot.  This touch provides maximum control, but is the slowest of the three side touches to execute.  

An Inside Foot Away From Body Side Touch involves moving an incoming ball away from your body using the inside foot.  This touch also provides maximum control and can be executed more quickly. 

An Outside Foot Away From Body Side Touch involves moving an incoming ball away from your body using the outside foot.  This touch can be completed more quickly than the other side touches, but provides the least control.

+Kicking/Passing

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. 

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.    

1^st Touch

Inside Foot Across Body Side Touch

SU 2 | 42:08

Inside Foot Away From Body Side Touch

SU 2 | 42:08

Outside Foot Away From Body Side Touch

SU 2 | 45:38

+Kicking/Passing

Angle Long Air Pass/Kick
BTB | 19:30

Improve Your 1v1 Game TODAY (Links Below)

SU = Soccer University DVD Series

BTB = Blast The Ball DVD (Packaged With Soccer University)

Outdoor Training Sessions (Link Below)

Full List Of Outdoor Training Sessions

Best U8 Youth Soccer Moves | #43-#44 – Kicking/Passing/Dribbling

TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS

U8 YOUTH SOCCER

MOVES #43-#44

KICKING / PASSING / DRIBBLING

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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 #43 - #44 – Kicking / Passing / Dribbling

Dribbling + 1^st Touch + Kicking/Passing = Kicking/Passing/Scoring Dominance

Combining moves you have already learned will take your ability to pass and score to a whole new level. 

Dribbling gives you the ability to move the ball to the most advantageous location on the pitch for an Inside Kick.

By layering in Dribbling your passes will become more effective and your shots on goal will become more deadly. 

43. Outside – Dribbling + Inside Foot Ground Pass/Kick

44.  Outside – Dribbling + Inside Foot Low Driving Air Pass/Kick

Follow Links Above For Video Of Each Move

Best U8 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)

Full List Of Top U8 Moves

Best U11 Youth Soccer Moves | #61-#69 – Kicking/Passing/Dribbling/1st Touch

TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS

U11 YOUTH SOCCER

MOVES #61-#69

KICKING / PASSING / DRIBBLING / 1^ST TOUCH

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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 #61 - #69 – Kicking / Passing / Dribbling / 1^st Touch

Dribbling + 1^st Touch + Kicking/Passing = Kicking/Passing/Scoring Dominance

Combining moves you have already learned will take your ability to pass and score to a whole new level. 

Dribbling gives you the ability to move the ball to the most advantageous location on the pitch for an Inside / Outside / Angle Kick.

1^st Touch gives you the ability to move the ball into proper position for an Inside / Outside / Angle Kick. 

By layering in Dribbling and 1^st Touch your passes will become more effective and your shots on goal will become more deadly. 

61. Outside – Inside Foot Across Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

62. Outside – Inside Foot Away From Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

63. Outside – Outside Foot Away From Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

64. Outside – Dribbling + Inside Foot Ground Pass/Kick

65.  Outside – Dribbling + Inside Foot Low Driving Air Pass/Kick

66. Outside – Dribbling + Inside Foot Across Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

67. Outside – Dribbling + Inside Foot Away From Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

 

68. Outside – Dribbling + Outside Foot Away From Body Side Touch + Angle Pass/Kick

69. Outside – Dribbling + Outside Foot Ground Pass/Kick

Follow Links Above For Video Of Each Move

Best U11 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)

Full List Of Top U11 Moves

Best U10 Youth Soccer Moves | #61-#69 – Kicking/Passing/Dribbling/1st Touch

TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS

U10 YOUTH SOCCER

MOVES #61-#69

KICKING / PASSING / DRIBBLING / 1^ST TOUCH

++++++++++

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 #61 - #69 – Kicking / Passing / Dribbling / 1^st Touch

Dribbling + 1^st Touch + Kicking/Passing = Kicking/Passing/Scoring Dominance

Combining moves you have already learned will take your ability to pass and score to a whole new level. 

Dribbling gives you the ability to move the ball to the most advantageous location on the pitch for an Inside / Outside / Angle Kick.

1^st Touch gives you the ability to move the ball into proper position for an Inside / Outside / Angle Kick. 

By layering in Dribbling and 1^st Touch your passes will become more effective and your shots on goal will become more deadly. 

61. Outside – Inside Foot Across Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

62. Outside – Inside Foot Away From Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

63. Outside – Outside Foot Away From Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

64. Outside – Dribbling + Inside Foot Ground Pass/Kick

65.  Outside – Dribbling + Inside Foot Low Driving Air Pass/Kick

66. Outside – Dribbling + Inside Foot Across Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

67. Outside – Dribbling + Inside Foot Away From Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

68. Outside – Dribbling + Outside Foot Away From Body Side Touch + Angle Pass/Kick

69. Outside – Dribbling + Outside Foot Ground Pass/Kick

Follow Links Above For Video Of Each Move

Best U10 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)

 
Full List Of Top U10 Moves

Best U9 Youth Soccer Moves | #61-#69 – Kicking/Passing/Dribbling/1st Touch

TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS

U9 YOUTH SOCCER

MOVES #61-#69

KICKING / PASSING / DRIBBLING / 1^ST TOUCH

++++++++++

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 #61 - #69 – Kicking / Passing / Dribbling / 1^st Touch

Dribbling + 1^st Touch + Kicking/Passing = Kicking/Passing/Scoring Dominance

Combining moves you have already learned will take your ability to pass and score to a whole new level. 

Dribbling gives you the ability to move the ball to the most advantageous location on the pitch for an Inside / Outside / Angle Kick.

1^st Touch gives you the ability to move the ball into proper position for an Inside / Outside / Angle Kick. 

By layering in Dribbling and 1^st Touch your passes will become more effective and your shots on goal will become more deadly. 

61. Outside – Inside Foot Across Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

62. Outside – Inside Foot Away From Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

63. Outside – Outside Foot Away From Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

64. Outside – Dribbling + Inside Foot Ground Pass/Kick

65.  Outside – Dribbling + Inside Foot Low Driving Air Pass/Kick

66. Outside – Dribbling + Inside Foot Across Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

67. Outside – Dribbling + Inside Foot Away From Body Side Touch + Angle Long Air Pass/Kick

68. Outside – Dribbling + Outside Foot Away From Body Side Touch + Angle Pass/Kick

69. Outside – Dribbling + Outside Foot Ground Pass/Kick

Follow Links Above For Video Of Each Move

Best U9 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)

Full List Of Top U9 Moves

1st Touch – 4 | Youth Soccer Drills & Skills

CUSTOM OUTDOOR TRAINING SESSION

YOUTH SOCCER

1^ST TOUCH 4

KICKING/PASSING 6

++++++++++

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.

 

A strong 1^st Touch means being able to place the ball where you want it after receiving it.  Mastery of 1^st Touch includes being in control over two variables when the soccer ball touches your foot. 

Direction – You should be able to guide the ball off your foot in the exact direction you want it to go. 

Weight – This is the pace at which the ball leaves your foot.  You should be able to control how far the ball rolls (1 foot, 3 feet, 5 feet, 10 feet, etc.) in the direction you want it to go. 

There are very few drills in this list of Top Soccer Moves, but the “T” Drill is a fantastic drill to develop a strong 1^st Touch. 

The “T” Drill works the inside and outside of both feet (Ball Control).

The “T” Drill focuses on both the Forward & Side Touch (Direction).

The “T” Drill demands touching the ball at an appropriate pace (Weight).

The “T” Drill demands an Inside/Outside Ground Kick/Pass following the 1^st Touch.

The combination of moves in this drill make it a winner on every level. 

 

1^st Touch | Kicking/Passing

“T” Drill – Inside/Outside Forward/Side Touch + Inside/Outside Ground Kick/Pass

SU 2 | 1:26:13

 

Improve Your 1v1 Game TODAY (Links Below)

SU = Soccer University DVD Series

 

Outdoor Training Sessions (Link Below)

Full List Of Outdoor Training Sessions

Best U9 Youth Soccer Moves | #60 – 1st Touch

TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS

U9 YOUTH SOCCER

MOVE #60 – 1^ST TOUCH

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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 #60 – 1^st Touch

1^ST TOUCH + Dribbling + Moves + Physicality + Ball Control = BALL DOMINANCE

A skilled player rarely receives the ball and brings it to a dead stop.  This provides a defender too much opportunity to close down on you and tackle the ball.  Instead, a skilled player reviews the field as the ball is arriving and uses a strong 1^st Touch to move the ball to a location and at a pace which provides maximum strategic value.

There are very few drills in this list of Top Soccer Moves, but the “T” Drill is a fantastic drill to develop a variety of strong 1^st Touch moves. 

Most of the 1^st Touch moves this drill addresses move the ball away from pressure and into an open area of the field.  As an added benefit, these moves will set you up for an Angle Kick (the most powerful soccer kick).    

Finally, several of the 1^st Touch moves the “T Drill” works on are offensive.  If there is open field in front of you these touches will move the ball quickly towards the opponent’s goal.  

When layered with dribbling and moves, a strong 1^st Touch will take your ability to dominate the ball and win 1v1 battles to new level.

 

60. Outdoor Video – “T” Drill – Inside/Outside Forward/Side Touch + Inside/Outside Ground Kick/Pass

 

Follow Links Above For Video Of Each Move

 

Best U9 Youth Soccer Moves (Link Below)

Full List Of Top U9 Moves