7.09.2014

Best U11 Youth Soccer Moves | #155-#159 – Traps / Squishes

TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS
U11 YOUTH SOCCER
MOVES #155-#159
TRAPS / SQUISHES

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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 #155 - #159 – Traps / Squishes
A primary goal for an advanced soccer player should be developing the ability to take a ball out of the air and bring it down to the ground as quickly as possible.  Soccer is best played on the ground - this is where you have the most control and where you can move the fastest with the ball.

Effectively dealing with a ball in the air has two components.  First, you want to gain control of the ball.  Second, you want to bring it to the ground

The process of gaining control of an air ball is called a TrapThe process of bring the ball to the ground is called a Squish.   

Trapping a ball out of the air and then squishing it to the ground is a complicated set of skills, difficult to learn, and demands perfect technique.  It is one of the most under practiced skills even at the advanced levels into high school and collegiate levels. 

Most youth players don’t deal well with air balls and bouncing balls, but imagine if you knew exactly what to do.  Imagine if while everyone else is running away from an air ball or waiting for it to settle, you are running towards it to trap it, bring it to the ground quickly, and dribble away with it

Despite its complexity, youth players can learn to trap an air ball and squish it to the groundThis  c ability is a huge advantage in youth soccer and worth investing the time to learn. Take your time, repeat it often, and practice this move over and over. 








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Best U11 Youth Soccer Moves | #150-#154 – Squishes

TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS
U11 YOUTH SOCCER
MOVES #150-#154
SQUISHES

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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 #150 - #154 – Squishes
A primary goal for an advanced soccer player should be developing the ability to take a ball out of the air and bring it down to the ground as quickly as possible.  Soccer is best played on the ground - this is where you have the most control and where you can move the fastest with the ball.

Effectively dealing with a ball in the air has two components.  First, you want to gain control of the ball.  Second, you want to bring it to the ground

The process of bring the ball to the ground is called a Squish.   

Squishing a bouncing ball to the ground is a complicated skill, one of the hardest to learn, and demands perfect technique.  Squishing a bouncing ball is also one of the most under practiced skills even at the advanced levels into high school and collegiate levels. 

Most youth players don’t deal well with bouncing balls, but imagine if you knew exactly what to do.  Imagine if while everyone else is watching the ball, you instantly bring it to the ground and dribble away with it

Despite its complexity, youth players can learn to squish a bouncing ball to the groundThis ability is a huge advantage in youth soccer and worth investing the time to learn. Take your time, repeat it often, and practice this move over and over. 








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Best U11 Youth Soccer Moves | #145-#149 – Traps

TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS
U11 YOUTH SOCCER
MOVES #145-#149
TRAPS

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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 #145 - #149 – Traps
A primary goal for an advanced soccer player should be developing the ability to take a ball out of the air and bring it down to the ground as quickly as possible.  Soccer is best played on the ground - this is where you have the most control and where you can move the fastest with the ball.

Effectively dealing with a ball in the air has two components.  First, you want to gain control of the ball.  Second, you want to bring it to the ground. 

The process of gaining control of an air ball is called a Trap.   

Trapping a ball out of the air is a complicated skill, one of the hardest to learn, and demands perfect technique.  Trapping an air ball is also one of the most under practiced skills even at the advanced levels into high school and collegiate levels. 

Most youth players don’t deal well with air balls.  Typically youth players run away from air balls and let it bounce.  Others will stick a random body part in front of the ball and hope for the best.  Neither of these techniques are very effective. 

But imagine if you knew exactly what to do with air ball.  Imagine if while everyone else is running away from an air ball, you are running towards it to trap it and bring it under control

Despite its complexity, youth players can learn to trap an air ballThe ability is a huge advantage in youth soccer and worth investing the time to learn. Take your time, repeat it often, and practice this move over and over. 


145.  Indoor Video – Laces Close Distance Trap

146.  Indoor Video – Inside Foot Close Distance Trap

147.  Indoor Video - Outside Foot Close Distance Trap

148.  Indoor Video – Thigh Close Distance Trap

149.  Indoor Video – Chest Close Distance Trap


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Best U11 Youth Soccer Moves | #139-#144 – Moves

TOP SOCCER MOVES – RANKED LISTS
U11 YOUTH SOCCER
MOVES #139-#144 – MOVES

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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 #139 - #144 – Moves
1st Touch + Dribbling + MOVES + Physicality + Ball Control = BALL DOMINANCE

Most of the moves listed below are Change Of Direction moves utilizing a Fake Kick

A Fake Kick is a fantastic way to create space.  The defender thinks you are going to blast the ball at them and they react accordingly. 

While reactions may vary, in most cases a Fake Kick will freeze the defender.  They will stop moving, or jump, or turn away, for just a second while you change directions and move to a new spot.

I love the U-Turn.  For a goal scorer, this kick is priceless.  You utilize a Fake Kick and then roll the ball the opposite way to open up a new shooting lane.  Professional players don’t use this move as often as I would think they would, but any time I see it used it is extremely effective.

The only move below which does not utilize the Fake Kick is the Pull Push.  This is one of the most effective moves to use when Pressure Dribbling with a defender directly to your side

A dominant 1v1 artist must have multiple moves in their arsenal.  These moves are fun to learn and effective.  Practice them repeatedly until you can execute them in a game without thinking about it.  When combined with skilled dribbling, mastery of these moves will take your 1v1 skills to a new level








 
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